Structural Bridge Engineer

VHB; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic team in Providence, RI. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful bridge projects throughout New England using state-of-the-art tools and technologies. If you have a background in civil engineering with strong design skills and at least five years of experience, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration

Opportunity to work on complex transformational projects

Best-in-class benefits including flexible work

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required.
• PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design of bridges.
• Create plans and digital models of bridges.
• Develop construction cost estimates.

Skills

Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design

Experience developing design reports, plans, specifications

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivated and commitment to learning

Excellent attention to detail

Training and mentoring skills

Effective in a highly collaborative team environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Revit

Structural design software

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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Bridge Engineer | Providence, RI | Hybrid

Join VHB’s dynamic Rhode Island Structural Team as a Structural Bridge Engineer and be a part of our expanding and innovative group! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful bridge projects across Rhode Island and New England. Utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design and develop digital models of bridges, contributing to transformative infrastructure solutions. Discover more about our pioneering Structures practice at VHB: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design of highway, pedestrian and railroad bridges and other structures
• Create plans and digital models of the bridges and highway bridge approaches
• Perform bridge inspections
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Prepare contract documents
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design
• Experience developing design reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and commitment to learning
• Excellent attention to detail
• Training and mentoring skills
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and varied structural design software experience a strong plus
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field of study (structural emphasis preferred)
• 5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required (master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Successful completion of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training a plus
• Familiarity with structural modeling/engineering software is a plus
  
  

The base salary range for this position is $97,000.00-$119,000.00. This offer is determined based on several job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, and geographic location.

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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