VHB
Overview
Structural Engineer Bridge Transportation
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Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer
(Hybrid) at VHB.
The structural engineering group at VHB designs complex bridge and interchange projects, rehabilitations, inspections, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. VHB recently won the 2025 Best Managed Company award. The Senior Engineer will lead planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and transportation structural projects while mentoring technical staff.
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, organize, and implement structural planning, analysis, and preliminary and final design documentation for bridge/transportation projects.
Prepare proposals and contracts; participate in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling.
Maintain client relationships, visibility, and business development.
Direct and mentor team members on design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, and final bid packages.
Perform project and task management.
Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Skills and Attributes
Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
Excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing.
Team‑oriented, strong independence and self‑direction.
Robust technical and critical thinking skills.
Detail‑oriented and quality focused.
Strong project management skills.
Motivation to lead and mentor others.
Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad).
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8, and Connect is a strong plus.
Qualifications
8‑11 years of experience.
BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred); 1‑2 years of experience may substitute for a master's degree.
PE license required.
Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents, and developing contract plans in compliance with AASHTO & DOT standards.
Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete) and seismic analysis.
Salary Range Boston/Watertown, MA: $115,000‑170,000 Worcester, MA: $105,000‑160,000 (final compensation based on qualifications, education, and experience).
Benefits
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 a flexible, hybrid workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer
(Hybrid) at VHB.
The structural engineering group at VHB designs complex bridge and interchange projects, rehabilitations, inspections, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. VHB recently won the 2025 Best Managed Company award. The Senior Engineer will lead planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and transportation structural projects while mentoring technical staff.
Responsibilities
Manage, develop, organize, and implement structural planning, analysis, and preliminary and final design documentation for bridge/transportation projects.
Prepare proposals and contracts; participate in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling.
Maintain client relationships, visibility, and business development.
Direct and mentor team members on design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, and final bid packages.
Perform project and task management.
Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Skills and Attributes
Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
Excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing.
Team‑oriented, strong independence and self‑direction.
Robust technical and critical thinking skills.
Detail‑oriented and quality focused.
Strong project management skills.
Motivation to lead and mentor others.
Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad).
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8, and Connect is a strong plus.
Qualifications
8‑11 years of experience.
BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred); 1‑2 years of experience may substitute for a master's degree.
PE license required.
Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents, and developing contract plans in compliance with AASHTO & DOT standards.
Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete) and seismic analysis.
Salary Range Boston/Watertown, MA: $115,000‑170,000 Worcester, MA: $105,000‑160,000 (final compensation based on qualifications, education, and experience).
Benefits
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 a flexible, hybrid workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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