Structural Bridge Engineer - Project Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Hybrid work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. in Wethersfield, CT, is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to lead bridge and transportation structural projects.

You will plan, analyze, design, and detail structural elements while mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and teams. The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality design packages within budget and schedule, with a hybrid work option and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, collaborative

Qualifications

• 8–11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; structural emphasis preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for 1–2 years.
• 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.

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

Structural engineering

Project management

Mentoring

Technical writing

Detail oriented

Teamwork

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

MDX

SP Column

MerlinDASH

Mathcad

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley OpenBridge

MicroStation

Job description

Structural Bridge Engineer - Project Manager

Job Locations: Wethersfield, CT.

Hybrid work arrangement available.

Overview

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 skills.
• Detail 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. 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.