Job Description

Senior Bridge Engineer, PE

Tampa, Florida | Confidential Search | Ownership Potential

A high-caliber opportunity for an accomplished Senior Bridge Engineer, PE ready to take the next step in technical leadership, business development, and long-term ownership.

We’re partnering with a growing engineering firm in Tampa seeking a proven bridge engineer with 10–15 years of experience to play a key role in the continued growth of its structures practice.

The Opportunity

• $130,000–$175,000 base + performance bonus
• Ownership potential for the right long-term leader
• Lead complex, high-profile bridge and transportation projects
• Significant influence over the growth and direction of the structures team
• Mentor and develop engineers while remaining technically engaged
• Strong autonomy, minimal bureaucracy, and no micromanagement
• Collaborative, highly experienced engineering environment
• Long-term career path with substantial upside

What We’re Looking For

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10–15 years of bridge/structural engineering experience
• Strong bridge design and analysis background
• Experience leading projects and mentoring engineers
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• FDOT experience highly preferred
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in long-term leadership/ownership

Location: Tampa, FL

Compensation: $130,000–$175,000 base + bonus + ownership potential

Ready for Your Next Move?

If you're an experienced bridge engineer who wants more influence, more upside, and a genuine path toward ownership, let's have a confidential conversation.

Interested—or know someone who would be a strong fit?

Reach out directly. I’ll give you the details, answer your questions, and keep the conversation completely confidential.

David Meyer

Civil Engineering Recruiter

GPAC | Growing People and Companies

📧 david.meyer@gogpac.com

📱 (605) 610-4543 (M)

All inquiries are handled with complete discretion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.