Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Inclusive culture

AI tools training

Great benefits

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager in Wethersfield, CT to lead bridge-focused projects. The role combines planning, analysis, and detailing with client oversight and team mentorship, guiding complex transportation structures from concept to final design.

You will mentor staff, manage design teams, and contribute to business development while collaborating across offices. Hybrid work is available, with emphasis on delivering high-quality structural solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design and related projects.
• PE license required with structural emphasis preferred.
• Experience with design reports, contract plans, and AASHTO/DOT procedures.
• Independent bridge design and detailing experience, including seismic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and related structures.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and manage technical approach, costs, and schedule.
• Maintain client relationships, visibility, and business development.
• Direct and mentor team members in design plans, calculations, load ratings, and reports.
• Oversee project/task management and ensure scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

MDX

SP Column

MerlinDASH

Mathcad

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Structural Bridge Engineer Project Manager | Hybrid

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to join the dynamic and growing Structures group in our Wethersfield, CT office. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor our technical staff. There is an option for someone to work from another VHB office to support CT projects, if meeting all qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects
• Prepares proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development
• Directs and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Project management/task management
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skillsDetail oriented and quality focused
• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

• 8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
• Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for 1-2 years of experience
• PE license required
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT
• Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis

Benefits

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.