Senior Structural Engineer – On Call

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Structural Engineer, where your expertise in structural design will play a crucial role in enhancing infrastructure across New England. This dynamic position offers the flexibility of remote work while allowing you to contribute to impactful projects that improve mobility and connectivity. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers and take part in innovative design solutions for bridges and transit stations. With a strong focus on professional growth and a commitment to community responsibility, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant difference in the engineering field. Don't miss the chance to be part of a recognized leader in the industry!

Benefits

Flexible Workplace

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Career Development Opportunities

Community and Social Responsibility

Best-in-Class Benefits

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of experience in structural bridge and building design.
• PE licensure required, Master's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement structural planning and design document preparation.
• Review plans and specifications to meet project requirements.

Skills

Technical Writing

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Detail Oriented

Team Collaboration

Independent Work

Mentoring

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation v8

Revit

OpenRoads

OpenBridge

Connect

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Engineer | Temp / On-call

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 seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Structures group on a flexible basis. In this position, you would support the planning, analysis, and design of a diverse portfolio of structural projects across New England. This role could be performed by a fully remote engineer who resides within the MA/RI/NH region and could travel to client sites when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, organize and implement structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation.
• Task management.
• Review 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 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.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8, Revit, OpenRoads, OpenBridge and/or Connect experience is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge and building design required, construction phasing, and complex projects 11+ preferred.
• BS in Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
• PE licensure required.

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 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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