Senior Structural Bridge Engineer
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to work in Tysons, VA. In this role, you will manage bridge engineering projects, utilizing advanced design tools to enhance regional infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, this position offers meaningful work on impactful projects.
The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in structural design, possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and hold a PE license. VHB promotes a dynamic team atmosphere and offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required.
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with leading and mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge projects.
- Prepare construction documents and oversee project activities.
- Provide technical support to the engineering staff.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of project documents.
- Assist with project management and coordination among teams.
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Job description
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.
Job Locations: Washington D.C., Tysons Corner, VA. Hybrid work model.
- 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
- Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents, and developing contract plans in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures
- Strong familiarity with 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
- 8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required
- B.S. in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
- PE license required
The base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $170,000 for the Tysons, VA and Washington, DC locations. This offer is determined based on a number of job‑related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. VHB offers a holistic benefits package.
- 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
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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