Structural Bridge Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic team in Atlanta, GA. This role involves planning, analysis, and design of innovative bridge projects that enhance connectivity and mobility. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers while working on cutting-edge model-based designs. The firm values collaboration and offers a hybrid work environment, ensuring a balance between professional growth and personal life. If you are passionate about infrastructure and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Community Engagement Initiatives

Best-in-Class Benefits

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of structural bridge design experience required.
• PE license and project experience with GDOT are essential.
• Strong familiarity with structural engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design for transportation projects.
• Prepare construction documents including plans and specifications.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior staff.

Skills

Bridge/Structural Design

Technical Writing

Project Management

Model-Based Design

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

AASHTOWare

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

STAAD Pro

Job description

Structural Bridge Engineer

Job Locations

US-GA-Atlanta

ID

2025-5091

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer | Atlanta GA | Hybrid

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 growing its Southeastern region and is in search of a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer in our Atlanta, GA location. Joining our team means becoming a part of an award-winning firm whose dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design projects across the Southeast and throughout our footprint along the East Coast.

In this position, you would serve in a technical role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail - as well as mentor our growing structural team. 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 on-going work in Alternative Delivery at VHB:
Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

Alternative Delivery | VHB

Responsibilities

Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates and calculation packages
• Provide technical support/mentorship to structural engineering staff
• Perform quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
• Assist in preparation of qualification packages, proposals and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Provide project management support
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Must possess strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing is essential
• Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff
• Model-based design experience
• Project management skills

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-8 years of structural bridge design experience (LRFD)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; emphasis in Structures preferred
• PE license required
• Project experience with GDOT
• Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO, GDOT, FDOT, local municipalities/counties, and other state DOTs
• Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software
  (i.e. Mathcad, AASHTOWare, GDOT Bridge Software or Design Tools, FB-MultiPier, Midas Civil, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 8-11 years of structural bridge design experience
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures
• 1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a Master's degree

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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