Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Overview

Design and oversee bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• qa reviews
• structural modeling
• structural inspection
• proposal prep
• construction docs
• drawing review

Tasks

-Conduct quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc. -Assist project managers with coordination between various groups working on structural projects (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls) -Lead structural inspections/evaluations and associated load capacity ratings -Assist in preparing qualification packages, proposals, and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling -Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects -Participate in the proposal process, determining client requirements and developing plans, specifications, quantities of materials, construction cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documents. -Provide project management support -Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and calculation packages -Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews -Prepare technical reports and sections of proposals and/or contracts -Provide technical and training support to structural engineering staff

Requirements

• pe license
• autocad
• revit
• bridge design
• 8+ years
• bs civil

What You Bring

-Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents, and developing contract plans in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures -Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality -Project management and mentorship skills -PE license required -Model-based design experience is a strong plus, including: -AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor -Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking -Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff -8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required -Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment -Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing -Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software (e.g., Mathcad, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.) -B.S. in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred) -Strong organizational and time management skills

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Benefits

-Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation -Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads -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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