Senior Bridge Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee bridge inspection initiatives

• Supervise the planning, execution, and quality control of bridge inspection programs in adherence to NBIS

• Provide expert guidance for the inspection and assessment of both fixed and movable bridges

• Manage Asset Maintenance Contracts, including administration, monitoring, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance

• Act as the primary client liaison while nurturing relationships with agency personnel and stakeholders

• Evaluate engineering analyses, inspection reports, maintenance suggestions, and rehabilitation plans

• Formulate maintenance strategies and asset management plans

• Mentor and supervise engineering and inspection personnel

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and consultants

• Ensure adherence to FDOT requirements, NBIS regulations, OSHA standards, and engineering codes

• Assist in business development through proposals, presentations, and client interactions

• Provide engineering insights for emergency responses, structural evaluations, and maintenance planning

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution

• Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in good standing

• At least 14 years of progressively responsible experience in bridge maintenance operations

• Extensive knowledge and proven experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS)

• Experience in managing Asset Maintenance Contracts for transportation infrastructure

• Significant experience in performing and supervising movable bridge inspections

• Proven experience as the primary contact with public agency clients

• Knowledgeable in bridge maintenance, structural evaluation, rehabilitation planning, and inspection procedures

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and overseeing complex projects

• Expertise in bridge maintenance engineering principles and practices

• Thorough understanding of NBIS requirements and bridge inspection techniques

• Strong project management and organizational abilities

• Capability to manage multiple projects and priorities concurrently

• Proficient in preparing and reviewing complex engineering reports and technical documents

• Experience in negotiating project scope, timelines, and budgets with clients

• Ability to mentor engineering staff

• Dedication to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance

• Preferred: experience with FDOT

• Preferred: familiarity with bridge asset management systems and maintenance management software

• Preferred: qualifications as an NBIS Team Leader

• Preferred: experience in emergency bridge inspections and incident response

• Willingness to travel up to 25%

• Sponsorship is not available

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% employee-owned firm with employee ownership through an ESOP

• Generous PTO

• Flexible work schedule

• Assistance with tuition reimbursement

• Health insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment

• Dental insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment

• Vision insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment

• Life insurance coverage starting on the first day of employment

• Opportunities for professional development programs

• Potential for career advancement

• Ongoing training opportunities

• Community engagement initiatives

• Chance to develop a niche specialty