Structural Designer Engineer Transportation Bridge

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Best‑in‑class benefits

Learning & development

AI tools

Community impact

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. (VHB) is seeking a Structural Designer Engineer for Transportation Bridge projects in the Boston Watertown area. The role focuses on designing major bridges, overseeing design work, and preparing construction documents.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in bridge/transportation, a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and an EIT with PE preferred within 12 months. The team emphasizes mentorship and project leadership within a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3‑5 years' experience in Bridge/Transportation projects required.
• B.S. Civil Engineering (1‑2 years may be substituted for a Master's degree).
• EIT expected, PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on major bridge and other complex transportation projects
• Provide technical support/mentorship to junior structural engineering staff
• Perform oversight of engineering design for bridges and other transportation infrastructure
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations
• Perform quality control reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

EIT expected; PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Mathcad

Excel

AASHTOware

LARSA 4D

MDX

midas Bridge

Job description

Structural Designer Engineer Transportation Bridge

Job Locations: US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston

Overview

VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in 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's dynamic Massachusetts group is looking to add Structural design/engineers to its expanding and innovative team! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across the region. Utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design and develop transformative transportation/ infrastructure solutions.

Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

Responsibilities

• Work on major bridge and other complex transportation projects
• Provide technical support/mentorship to junior structural engineering staff
• Perform oversight of engineering design for bridges and other transportation infrastructure
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations
• Perform quality control reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.

Skills and Attributes

• Self‑motivated with excellent attention to detail
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• Must possess strong project management and technical skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete) and seismic analysis
• Familiarity with Mathcad and Excel for developing calculations packages
• Familiarity with structural engineering software (AASHTOware, LARSA 4D, MDX, midas Bridge, Mathcad, etc.)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3‑5 years' experience in Bridge/Transportation projects required
• B.S. Civil Engineering (1‑2 years may be substituted for a Master's degree)
• EIT expected, PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $90,000–110,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology‑empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• 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

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.