Senior Structural Engineer – Part Time

VHB; Bedford (NH); Remote; USD 75,768 - 111,585; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity to work on transformational projects

Commitment to community and social responsibility

Focus on learning and career growth

Best-in-class benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a remote, part-time role. The position involves supporting the planning and design of structural projects across New England, requiring 8–11 years of experience and a PE license. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of structural engineering practices and tools. This role offers flexible working arrangements and competitive hourly compensation, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of professional experience in structural bridge and building design.
• PE licensure required.
• Ability to manage complex projects and construction phasing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural engineering concepts

Technical writing

Project management

Structural engineering software

Detail oriented

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation v8

Revit

OpenRoads

OpenBridge

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer – Part Time

Role: Senior Structural Engineer (Temp / Part‑time)

Location: Remote (MA/RI/NH region) with occasional travel to client sites.

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. These projects improve mobility for the traveling public.

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Structures group on a temp/flexible basis. In this position, you will support the planning, analysis, and design of a diverse portfolio of structural projects across New England.

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, organize, and implement structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation.
• Manage tasks and project scope.
• Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• 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.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8, Revit, OpenRoads, OpenBridge, and/or Connect is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of professional experience in structural bridge and building design, construction phasing, and complex projects.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering; M.S. preferred.
• PE licensure required.

Hourly compensation for this remote position is estimated at $55.00–$81.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects.
• Commitment to community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards.
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth.
• Best‑in‑class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level: Not applicable. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Engineering and Information Technology. Industries: Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Services.