Structures Chief Engineer (PE)

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlotte, NC

Description

The Structures Chief Engineer is responsible for the success of the Structures group within North Carolina.

Responsibilities include serving as engineer of record, leading design, QA/QC of structural calculations, leading marketing efforts for bridge pursuits, and staff mentorship.

As a Structures Chief Engineer, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Serve as Structures Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or Design Lead on multi-disciplined transportation projects using both conventional and alternative delivery methods
• Serve as Technical Structures Design Lead for all aspects of bridge design and plans preparation
• Direct engineering alternatives investigations through the collection and analysis of data, performing calculations, and evaluation of alternate solutions
• Direct planning, design and production of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications for projects related to bridge and transportation structures
• Perform technical reviews (QA/QC) of structural calculations, written reports, engineering drawings, and specifications ensuring appropriate design criteria, procedures and guidelines are followed
• Lead marketing efforts for bridge project pursuits including pre-positioning strategies, teaming, client interactions, and NCDOT letters of interest and proposals.
• Support construction phase of projects, including responding to RFI’s, review of shop drawings, problem solving, etc.
• Train and mentor junior engineers

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer and/or Structural Engineer
• 15+ years post registration structural engineering experience 
• 20+ years of relevant bridge design and plans production experience, which may include reinforced concrete bridges, prestressed/post-tensioned concrete bridges, steel plate and box girder bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, sign/signal structures, sound barrier walls, and other transportation-related structures
• Experience using a variety of bridge design software that may include FB Multi-Pier, Leap Bridge Concrete, Smartbridge, LARSA, CSI, STAAD, MDX, Shoring Suite, and Atlas
• Proficiency in Microstation, GEOPAK, OpenBridge Modeler, AutoCAD and/or CADD platforms to produce transportation structure designs and plans
• Ability to do 3D modeling in OpenBridge Modeler is a plus
• Familiarity with structural/bridge design process through the application of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Ability to guide junior staff as well as participate in the design and detailing of all aspects of small- to large-scale multi-discipline bridge projects of varying technical complexity
• Construction specialty engineering experience is a plus
• Experience with post-tensioning applications is a plus
• Experience with straddle bent design is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match 
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums 
• Variety of voluntary benefit options 
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More