Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

VHB; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB in the Washington, D.C. region seeks a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to join the Tysons Corner team in a hybrid role. You will work on complex bridge projects, develop digital bridge models, and support multidisciplinary infrastructure initiatives.

The role emphasizes design excellence, project leadership, and collaboration across highway, pedestrian, and rail structures while mentoring junior staff and delivering through a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience.
• BS in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and transportation projects.
• Prepare construction documents, plans, specs, estimates, and calculation packages.
• Provide technical and training support to staff; lead QA reviews of documents and reports.
• Assist in proposals, contracts, and scheduling; provide project management support.
• Lead inspections/evaluations and load capacity ratings; review drawings.
• Coordinate among groups (highway, pedestrian, railroad, marine, energy projects).
• Develop technical reports and proposal sections.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

PE license

Tools

Mathcad

FB-MultiPier

ATLAS

STAAD Pro

LARSA 4D

OpenBridge/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit/Infraworks/Inventor

Job description

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer | Washington D.C. | Tysons Corner, VA | Hybrid

VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects such as complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspection, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of structural engineering services helps improve mobility for the traveling public.

Join VHB's dynamic Washington D.C. Structural Team as a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer and become part of our expanding and innovative group! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful bridge projects across the region. Utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design and develop digital models of bridges, contributing to transformative infrastructure solutions.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and calculation packages
• Provide technical and training support to structural engineering staff
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
• Assist in preparing qualification packages, proposals, and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Provide project management support
• Lead structural inspections/evaluations and associated load capacity ratings
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews
• Assist project managers with coordination between various groups working on structural projects (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls)
• Participate in the proposal process, determining client requirements and developing plans, specifications, quantities of materials, construction cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documents.
• Prepare technical reports and sections of proposals and/or contracts

Skills & Abilities

• Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents, and developing contract plans in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures
• Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software (e.g., Mathcad, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)
• Model-based design experience is a strong plus, including:
  • Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff
• Project management and mentorship skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
• PE license required

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $170,000 if located in the DC Metro area. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.