Senior Structural Engineer – Project Manager - Bridge

VHB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Structural Engineer – Project Manager for bridge projects in a dynamic and collaborative environment. This role includes managing design processes and mentoring teams, while promoting a culture of innovation and community responsibility. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge in structural engineering and a commitment to quality and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Best-in-class benefits

Qualifications

• 11-15 years’ experience required.
• Independent experience in developing bridge design and detailing.
• Experience and knowledge in MassDOT Bridge design standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement structural planning and design for bridge projects.
• Participate in project decisions regarding technical approach and costs.
• Direct and mentor team members in design plans and specifications.

Skills

Structural engineering

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical writing

Verbal presentations

MassDOT Bridge design standards

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AASHTOWare

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation v8

Mathcad

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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Engineer - Project Manager – Bridge | Hybrid | Flexible location

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work '

Recent VHB Accolades

2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal .

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager 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
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of MassDOT Bridge design standards
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of one or more structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• Experience in either AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation v8 is a strong plus
  
  

Qualifications

• 11-15 years’ experience required
• 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 & MassDOT or other DOT’s.
• 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 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 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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