Structural Engineer

Howard Stein Hudson; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Transit subsidy

401(k) Plan with company match

Paid volunteer time

Annual discretionary bonus

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Howard Stein Hudson is seeking a Structural Engineer to join their team in Massachusetts. This role offers involvement in public infrastructure projects, focusing on bridge design from concept to construction. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and have 4-8 years of experience in bridge design.

The position provides a flexible, hybrid work environment, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of relevant bridge design experience.
• P.E. preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design of new and existing bridges.
• Prepare bridge plans and technical specifications.
• Perform Quality Control (QC) of project documents.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Why Choose HSH: Do you want to collaborate on something you truly enjoy doing each workday? Do you have a passion for complex infrastructure improvement projects? Then come join HSH and become the newest addition to our growing group.

At HSH we take satisfaction in helping our employees achieve our values. Appropriate life-work balance allows you to achieve your goals inside and outside of work. Our annual company engagement survey is routinely completed by more than 95% of the company and the results rank best in class, well above ACEC norms. We offer rewarding professional experiences as well as opportunities for professional development and leadership while providing a healthy work/life balance. With civil, structural, and transportation engineers, as well as planning, environmental, and community engagement experts, we work on some of the most high-profile, exciting, and complex projects in the Commonwealth. Our culture is warm, close-knit, and fully engaged with colleagues and clients. HSH recently designed complex award-winning projects like New England’s first center-running MBTA Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lanes and reconstruction of East Milton Square over I-93. We have offices in Boston, Bridgewater, Chelmsford, and Worcester, and offer a flexible policy relative to both time and location. HSH is highly regarded in the region by our clients and partners. We deliver community-driven projects matching the company’s values that we can take pride in. Our culture is what sets us apart. Come check it out for yourself!

Responsibilities

We have an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for both technical content and project management tasks related to public infrastructure bridge projects. Typical tasks for this position include the development of design plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates for public bidding; providing support and guidance for junior staff, client and subconsultant management and coordination; tracking of project budgets; delegation of work tasks to support staff; and basic knowledge of survey data collection, land rights, and regulatory permitting. The ideal candidate will have the ability to take projects from concept level to construction and have deep knowledge of all matters related to the project development cycle with stakeholders of all experience and knowledge levels.

What You Will Do

We have an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer with flexibility on work location. Required responsibilities include:

• Assist with conceptual, preliminary, and detailed final design of new bridges
• Perform assessment and rehabilitation design of existing bridges
• Preparation of bridge plans, writing project technical specifications and technical reports, design calculations, and provisions of construction phase services
• Perform Primary or Independent bridge quantity/cost take-offs
• Perform Quality Control (QC) of project documents
• Assist on bridge projects from a technical perspective and coordinate with other disciplines and subconsultants, as necessary
• Field visits to project sites, as necessary

Desired Skill and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree Civil Engineering required
• 4-8 years’ relevant bridge design experience
• P.E. preferred
• Ability to work in team environment as an individual contributor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to utilize critical thinking, judgment, and experience to define, analyze and resolve problems and issues
• Project management experience a plus
• Familiarity with the MassDOT Bridge Manual a plus

What HSH Offers

• Flexible, hybrid workplace
• Engaged, friendly workplace culture with many opportunities to make meaningful connections with colleagues
• Transit subsidy and discounted bike share membership
• 401(k) Plan with generous company match
• Paid volunteer time
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance

Salary range: $85,000-115,000

The salary range displayed is a good-faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and market conditions. The salary range does not include additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses or benefits, which may be part of the total compensation package.

If you are interested in becoming part of a company focused on improving the infrastructure of Massachusetts and beyond, we invite you to consider joining the HSH team. You can make a difference at HSH – help us build a better tomorrow!