Senior Structural Engineer - Part Time

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 111,585; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful projects

Hybrid work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for a part-time, temp role in the MA/NH region. The candidate will support planning, analysis, and design of diverse structural projects and may work remotely within MA/RI/NH with travel to client sites as needed.

The role calls for extensive structural engineering knowledge, strong technical writing, and the ability to lead and mentor others while managing design tasks and schedules in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support structural planning, analysis, and design documentation.
• Task management and coordination of design work.
• Review plans and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Skills

Structural knowledge

Technical writing

Team oriented

Independence

Detail oriented

Project management

Leadership / mentoring

Software knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Revit

OpenRoads

OpenBridge

Connect

Job description

Senior Structural Engineer - Part Time

Job Locations: US-MA-Watertown | US-NH-Bedford | US-MA-Boston | US-MA-Worcester

About the Position

Senior Structural Engineer | Temp / Part-time

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.

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Structures group on a temp/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.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

Responsibilities

• Support, develop, organize and implement structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation.
• 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 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.
• BS in Civil Engineering. Master's Degree preferred.
• PE licensure required.

Our best estimate of the hourly rate for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $55.00-$81.00 per hour, and the position located in Worcester, MA is $50.00-$76.00 per hour. The final hourly compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Benefits

• 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.