Structural Designer Engineer Transportation Bridge

VHB; Watertown (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Hybrid work environment

Total Rewards

Job summary

VHB's Structural Design team in Massachusetts is seeking an experienced Structural Designer - Engineer (Bridge and Transportation) to work on major bridge and transportation projects in a hybrid environment. You will mentor junior staff and oversee design efforts.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years in bridge projects, B.S. in Civil Engineering, EIT; PE preferred. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and multiple structural software packages; strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in bridge/transportation projects
• B.S. Civil Engineering; Master’s degree allowed in lieu of 1–2 years
• EIT expected; PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Strong project management and technical skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

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 calculation
• Perform quality control reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Project management

Communication skills

Bridge design detailing

Seismic analysis

Mathcad

Excel

Structural analysis software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master's degree acceptable in lieu of 1–2 years

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

Tools

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

MDX

Midas Bridge

Mathcad

Job description

Structural Designer Engineer Transportation Bridge

Job Locations

US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston

ID

2026-5994

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Designer - Engineer (Bridge and Transportation) | Hybrid

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 calculation.
• 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+ 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.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.

Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist

VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal

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.

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