Senior Structural Engineer – Bridge - Transportation

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative firm as a Senior Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design and transportation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure that enhances connectivity and mobility across the Southeastern region. You will be part of an award-winning team, providing mentorship and technical support while engaging in model-based design practices. The firm fosters a collaborative culture, prioritizing professional growth and community responsibility, making it an exciting place for passionate engineers to thrive and make a meaningful impact in their field.

Benefits

Flexible Work Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Community Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required.
• PE license required or ability to attain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design for bridge and transportation projects.
• Prepare construction documents including plans and specifications.

Skills

Bridge/Structural Design

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Technical Writing

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

FB-MultiPier

STAAD Pro

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Bentley OpenBridge

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge

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 as Engineering 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 growing its Southeastern region and is in search of a Senior Structural Engineer. Joining our team means becoming a part of an already successful and award-winning firm in a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment that leads the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design of transportation-related projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US.

In this position, you would serve in a technical role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation-related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail - as well as mentor our structural team. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment.

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 support/mentorship to structural engineering staff
• Perform quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
• Assist in preparation of qualification packages, proposals, and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Provide project management support
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Must possess 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 is essential
• Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff
• Model-based design experience
• Project management skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5-8 years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required. 8+ years preferred
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; master’s degree preferred
• PE license required or ability to attain within 6 months.
• Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO, FDOT, local municipalities/counties, and other state DOTs
• Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software (i.e. 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:
• Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor

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 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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