Structural Project Manager Bridge Transportation

VHB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Total Rewards program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager in a hybrid role to lead planning, analysis, design, and detailing for major bridge and transportation projects. You will mentor staff, manage client relationships, and guide technical approaches while delivering on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates have extensive structural engineering experience, PE licensure, and proficiency with structural software.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of relevant experience in structural engineering.
• PE license required.
• Experience delivering bridge/transportation studies, design reports and contract plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, analysis, design and detailing for major bridge/transportation projects.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and make technical/scheduling decisions.
• Manage client relationships and business development.
• Mentor and oversee design staff with technical oversight and quality control.
• Oversee project and task management to meet scope, schedule, and cost.

Skills

Structural engineering

Verbal & technical writing

Team leadership

MassDOT standards

Project management

Mentorship

Structural software

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Tools

AASHTOWare

LARSA 4D

MDX

SP Column

MerlinDASH

Mathcad

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation v8

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Engineer - Snr. Project Manager | Hybrid | Flexible location

VHB's Structural Engineering practice delivers innovative, buildable solutions for bridges, buildings, transit facilities, and critical infrastructure. Our teams partner closely with architects, contractors, and owners to provide fullservice structural design, analysis, and rehabilitation, with a strong emphasis on constructability, resilience, and sustainability.

We're winning and delivering spectacular designbuild projects that range from signature bridges and complex transportation structures to distinctive civic and commercial facilities. These highvisibility assignments give our engineers the opportunity to tackle challenging problems, shape skylines and communities, and see their work move rapidly from concept to construction. At VHB, we pair this exciting project work with a culture that truly values people-flexible schedules, supportive leadership, and a collaborative environment where worklife balance isn't a slogan, it's how we operate every day.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to join this dynamic group. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of major bridge and transportation projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor our technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge/ transportation projects
• Prepares proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development
• Directs and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Project management/task management
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of MassDOT Bridge design standards
• Robust technical and critical thinking skillsDetail-oriented and quality-focused
• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of one or more structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• Experience in either AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation v8 is a strong plus

Qualifications

• 11+ years' experience required
• BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
• PE license required
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & MassDOT or other DOT's.
• Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 to $185,000. 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 changeLearning 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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