Structural Engineer - Building Design

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic benefits package

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is seeking a Structural Engineer - Building Design in the Washington DC area. The role focuses on planning, analysis, and detailing of transportation-related buildings and renovations, including rail stations and parking facilities.

The candidate should have a civil engineering background, 5–8 years of experience, and PE licensure or the ability to obtain within 6 months. Building Structures practice supports growth across the East Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Licensed PE or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with station projects owned and operated by transit agencies preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops structural planning, analysis, and design for transportation-related buildings.
• Mentors junior team members in design plans and reviews.
• Monitors project budgets and schedules.
• Assists with proposals and rail/transit pursuits.
• Supports building structural projects across VHB's footprint

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's in civil engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

RISA 3D

STAAD Pro

SAP2000

RAM Concept

RAM Structural System

MathCAD

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Structural Engineer - Building Design

Job Locations: US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ID: 2026-6221

Category: Engineering

Type: Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type: Experienced

# of Openings: 1

About the Position

As part of our structures growth across our footprint, we're adding structural engineer who would serve an important role in planning, analysis, design, detailing of new building structures and existing building renovation, with a current focus on transportation-related buildings such as rail & transit stations and parking facilities. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB's emerging building design practice in Washington DC and Tysons Corner VA.

Learn more about our Building Structures practice at VHB:Building Structures | VHB

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transportation related building structures
• Supports and mentors junior team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc. Provides technical oversight and review of structural designs.
• Monitors of project budgets and schedules
• Assists with proposals and presentations for rail/transit pursuits
• Support building structural projects across VHB's footprint

Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural building engineering
• Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various building structural systems and codes
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrates excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Strong project management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely
• Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
• Motivated to mentor junior staff
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in the use of structural engineering 3D Finite Analysis and BIM software such as RISA 3D, STAAD pro, SAP2000,RAM Concept, RAM Structural System, MathCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required, master's degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
• Minimum 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required.
• Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience with new structural building construction and structural building renovations on shallow and deep foundation
• Proficient in the design of steel and concrete structures with a solid understanding of the International Code and local codes; familiarity with wood and heavy timber structures is a plus.
• Experience working on station projects owned and operated by transit agencies such as WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, and/or other rail transit adjacencies preferred
• Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery is a plus

Hiring Salary Range – $110,000 – $150,000+. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, a leading AEC (architecture, engineering, and consulting) firm, 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.