Structural Engineer – Bridge and Transportation

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in Bridge and Transportation projects. This hybrid position offers an opportunity to engage in significant transport infrastructure initiatives while providing mentorship and oversight to junior engineering staff. Join a supportive environment that values diverse and inclusive culture, and contributes to effective community development.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits

Flexible, hybrid workplace

Diverse and inclusive culture

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Bridge/Transportation projects.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis preferred.
• PE license required.

Responsibilities

• Work on major bridge and complex transportation projects.
• Provide technical support to junior engineers.
• Prepare construction documents and perform quality reviews.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Project Management

Communication Skills

Bridge Design Familiarity

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree

PE License

Job description

Structural Engineer – Bridge and Transportation

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Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Engineer (Bridge and Transportation)| Hybrid | Flexible location

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work '

Recent VHB Accolades

2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal .

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

Our New England Structures team is looking for a Structural Engineer to work on complex transportation projects across the VHB footprint.

• 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 reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
  
  

Skills And Attributes

• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation 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 structural engineering software (AASHTOware, LARSA 4D, MDX, midas Bridge, Mathcad, etc.)
  
  

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Bridge/Transportation projects in New England
• B.S. Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years may be substituted for a master’s degree)
• Master’s degree a plus
• PE license required
  
  

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
  
  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Services

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