Senior Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager

Overview

Lead planning, design, and management of bridge projects, mentoring staff.

Key Responsibilities

• structural analysis
• bridge design
• design planning
• cost estimation
• proposal preparation
• client relations

Tasks

-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. -Prepares proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling -Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects -Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development -Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Requirements

• pe license
• autocad
• bentley
• aashtoware
• structural engineering
• bridge design

What You Bring

-Robust technical and critical thinking skills -Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for 1-2 years of experience -PE license required -AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus -Detail oriented and quality focused -Strong project management skills -Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required (structural emphasis preferred) -Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT -Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering -8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required -Team oriented with strong capability to work independently -Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis -Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)

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Benefits

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

About Vhb

-A small civil engineering shop serving local communities. -Evolved into a multidisciplinary firm tackling engineering, planning, design, and environmental challenges. -Known for managing landmark infrastructure projects—from the South Coast Rail bridges to coastal resilience plans. -Blends transportation planning, environmental stewardship, energy solutions, and land development under one roof. -Demonstrated impact beyond design by detecting a critical bridge defect in Providence days before emergency closure. -Remains rooted in civil engineering but shines for its integrated solutions and hands-on role in transformative public infrastructure.

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