Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

VHB; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer for their Washington D.C. office. You will play a key role in our structural engineering group, focusing on diverse projects that enhance connectivity.

The position requires 8+ years of design experience, a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and a PE license. The salary range for this role is $115,000 - $165,000, complemented by a holistic benefits package in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required.
• PE license required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design for transportation infrastructure projects.
• Prepare construction documents, including plans and specifications.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews and lead inspections.

Skills

Structural engineering studies and design reports

Familiarity with structural engineering software

Model-based design

Attention to detail and quality

Technical skills in bridge design

Project management skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

STAAD Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit/Infraworks/Inventor

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer | Washington D.C.

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.

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 base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $165,000 for the Washington, DC location. 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. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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

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.