Structural Bridge Engineer

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Structural Bridge Engineer, where you will engage in exciting bridge projects across Connecticut and New England. This innovative firm emphasizes collaboration and offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools for structural modeling and design, while also contributing to the development of sustainable infrastructure. With a strong focus on learning and career growth, this role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your skills in a supportive and inclusive culture. Make a meaningful impact on communities and enhance mobility through your expertise!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid workplace

Best-in-class benefits

Focus on learning and development

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity to work on complex projects

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design of various types of bridges.
• Create plans and digital models for bridge projects.
• Conduct bridge inspections and develop cost estimates.

Skills

Bridge/Structural Design

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivation

Training and Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation v8

MicroStation Connect

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Bridge Engineer | Wethersfield, CT | Hybrid

VHB’s CT Structural Team has an opening for a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our established and growing team. You will be working on a wide variety of bridge projects in CT and New England using cutting-edge tools to design and create digital models of bridges.

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, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
• Master's degree a plus
• 5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required (master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• EIT required, PE license expected or ability to obtain within 6 months

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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