Structural Bridge Designer/Engineer

Davita Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Structural Bridge Designer/Engineer for its Orlando and Tampa offices, offering a hybrid work environment. In this role, you’ll engage in planning, analysis, design, and detailing of various bridge projects, contributing to key transportation infrastructure along the east coast. Ideal candidates must excel in technical skills, communication, and teamwork within a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Focus on learning and development

Community and social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of civil or structural engineering experience.
• Self-motivated and commitment to learning required.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design for bridge and transportation projects.
• Prepare construction documents and provide technical support.

Skills

Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

Critical thinking

Ability to work independently and in a team

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)

Engineer in Training certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenBridge

Job description

Structural Bridge Designer/Engineer

Job Locations

US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Tampa

ID

2025-5317

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Bridge Designer/Engineer | Orlando - Tampa, FL | Hybrid

VHB is in search of a Structural Bridge Designer/Engineer to join the established and growing Structures group in our FL offices. Joining our team means becoming a part of a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment where we lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design.

Join us and be part of delivering interesting and challenging bridge projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US.

In this position, you would play an integral role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment.

Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and our on-going work in Alternative Delivery at VHB:
Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

Alternative Delivery | VHB

Responsibilities

Perform structural modeling and design for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, estimates, and calculation packages
• Provide technical support to structural engineering staff
• Provide project management support
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design
• Experience developing design reports, plans, and construction cost estimates
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and commitment to learning
• Excellent attention to detail and critical thinking
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley OpenBridge experience is a strong plus

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of civil or structural engineering experience
• BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
• Engineer in Training certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional structural/bridge design experience
• PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred
• Familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software is a strong plus (i.e. Mathcad, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)
• Model-based design experience is a strong plus:
• Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
• AutoCADD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor

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.

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