Structural Engineering Lead — Bridges (Hybrid Work)

VHB; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Recognition programs

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Structural Engineering Lead in Raleigh, NC to guide bridge-focused transportation projects and mentor a team of engineers. You will lead design efforts, uphold quality, and coordinate with DOT and municipal clients across the Piedmont Atlantic region.

Your role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and developing staff while expanding VHB’s bridge delivery capacity in North Carolina and beyond.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of civil or structural engineering experience, including LRFD.
• North Carolina PE license required, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Progressively responsible experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex projects; NC experience preferred.
• Experience preparing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents, and contract plans per AASHTO/DOT standards.
• Experience developing bridge design and detailing for steel, concrete, and prestressed concrete, including seismic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects, including design-build assignments.
• Provide technical leadership, oversight, and quality management for structural bridge design and project delivery.
• Manage projects and tasks: scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and coordination with partners.
• Support and refine project management and delivery practices across Raleigh and Charlotte bridge operations.
• Mentor and develop structural engineering staff, supporting retention and succession planning.
• Coordinate with structures staff regionally to promote consistent execution and collaboration.
• Support business development: client relationships, proposals, and pursuit strategy for DOT and municipal clients.
• Expand VHB’s bridge delivery capacity and market presence with state transportation agencies.

Skills

Structural engineering

Bridge engineering

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; structural emphasis preferred

Tools

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

MDX

SP Column

MerlinDASH

Mathcad

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenBridge Designer

Bentley CONNECT

Job description

VHB is seeking a Structural Engineering Lead in Raleigh, NC to guide bridge-focused transportation projects and mentor a team of engineers. You will lead design efforts, uphold quality, and coordinate with DOT and municipal clients across the Piedmont Atlantic region.

Your role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and developing staff while expanding VHB’s bridge delivery capacity in North Carolina and beyond.