Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer, where you will lead innovative infrastructure projects that enhance mobility and connectivity. This role involves managing complex bridge designs, mentoring a talented team, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. You will collaborate on transformational projects that make a real difference in communities while enjoying a diverse and inclusive culture. With a commitment to professional growth and a flexible hybrid work environment, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make an impactful contribution in the field of structural engineering.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Focus on learning and development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on transportation projects.
• PE license required; strong project management and mentoring skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, and design of bridge and transportation projects.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project development and documentation.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Project Management

Technical Writing

Verbal Presentation

Critical Thinking

Mentoring

Detail Orientation

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree (substitutable for experience)

Tools

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

MDX

SP Column

MerlinDASH

Mathcad

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation v8

MicroStation Connect

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer | Hybrid | Flexible location

VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in developing and 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. Among its recent recognitions, VHB won seven awards at the American Council of Engineering, as well asEngineering News-Record’s 2024 New England Design Firm of the Year, recognizing its impactful development and infrastructure projects in the New England area

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer to join this dynamic group. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor our technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge/ transportation projects
• Prepares proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development
• 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.
• Project management/task management
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented and quality focused
• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

• 8+ years required, 11+ years preferred of professional experience
• BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
• PE license required
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT
• 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 differentiatingemployee 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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