Senior Structural Engineer – Transit Building Design (Hybrid)

VHB; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Holistic benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Structural Engineer - Building Design to join our Washington DC and Tysons Corner teams. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and detailing of new structures and renovations, with emphasis on transportation-related buildings such as rail stations and parking facilities.

The candidate should be able to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position offers hybrid work, opportunities for growth, mentorship of junior staff, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required; master's preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience).
• Minimum 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Licensed PE or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with new structural building construction and structural building renovations on shallow and deep foundation.
• Proficient in the design of steel and concrete structures; familiarity with wood/heavy timber is a plus.
• Experience with transit projects owned by agencies such as WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transportation related building structures.
• Supports and mentors junior team members in design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, and bid packages.
• Monitors project budgets and schedules.
• Assists with proposals and presentations for rail/transit pursuits.
• Support building structural projects across VHB's footprint.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Remote leadership

Technical writing

Time management

BIM/FE tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RISA 3D

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

RAM Concept

RAM Structural System

MathCAD

Revit

AutoCAD

Microstation

Job description

VHB is seeking a Structural Engineer - Building Design to join our Washington DC and Tysons Corner teams. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and detailing of new structures and renovations, with emphasis on transportation-related buildings such as rail stations and parking facilities.

The candidate should be able to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The position offers hybrid work, opportunities for growth, mentorship of junior staff, and