VHB
Overview
Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge | Bedford, NH | Hybrid
VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent 'Best Place to Work'.
Recent VHB Accolades:
2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB
VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join this dynamic group. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural 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
Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
Supports 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.
Task management/project delivery
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 bridge design and construction
Experience and in-depth knowledge of DOT bridge design standards and AASHTO design codes
Experience in NHDOT bridge design standards is a strong plus
Strong task management and project delivery skills
Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Robust technical and critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
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 and MicroStation is a strong plus
Qualifications
8-11 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 & NHDOT other DOT’s.
Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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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VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent 'Best Place to Work'.
Recent VHB Accolades:
2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB
VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join this dynamic group. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural 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
Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
Supports 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.
Task management/project delivery
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 bridge design and construction
Experience and in-depth knowledge of DOT bridge design standards and AASHTO design codes
Experience in NHDOT bridge design standards is a strong plus
Strong task management and project delivery skills
Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Robust technical and critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
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 and MicroStation is a strong plus
Qualifications
8-11 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 & NHDOT other DOT’s.
Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
We are VHB!We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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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