Senior Technical Bridge/QA Engineer

VHB; Boston; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Senior Technical Bridge/QA Engineer to lead and mentor the structural engineering team, overseeing complex bridge designs and ensuring best practices. This hybrid role is pivotal in enhancing VHB's innovative projects while benefiting from a top-tier work environment and culture.

Benefits

Flexible workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in structural bridge design.
• PE license required.
• Experience with MassDOT Bridge design standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical design of structural engineering projects.
• Mentor team members in design plans and specifications.
• Perform quality reviews of team members' work.

Skills

Overseeing complex projects

Coaching and mentoring

Technical writing

Critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree with structural emphasis

Tools

AASHTOWare

Midas Civil

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation v8 and Connect

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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Technical Bridge/QA Engineer | Hybrid | Flexible location

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work '

Recent VHB Accolades

2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal .

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

VHB's Structures group is seeking a Senior Technical Bridge/QC engineer to expand our structural practice/capabilities across the footprint. In this senior technical role, you'll be an integral part of the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, from railroad to highway, as well as mentoring our structural team.

In this position, you would serve in a lead role overseeing the technical design of structural engineering projects in our bridge and structures group. The role will include oversight and mentoring our engineering staff on best practices for planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the technical design of structural engineering projects
• Directs and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Performs quality reviews of team members work for accuracy and to ensure that the production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Strong proven ability to oversee complex projects
• Motivated to coach and mentor team members
• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of MassDOT Bridge design standards
• Demonstrated excellence in technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, Midas Civil, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus
  
  

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge/transportation projects required
• MassDOT/MBTA experience is preferred
• PE license required
• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering required
• Master’s degree with structural emphasis a plus
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures
• Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
  
  

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
  
  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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