What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Structural Engineer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join our group in our Washington, DC, or Tysons, VA offices.
Responsibilities
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
Building What’s Next, Together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When You Join VHB, You’ll Find
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.
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join our group in our Washington, DC, or Tysons, VA offices.
Responsibilities
- Assist VHB team on high-profile projects like
- Final Design of VRE L’Enfant Station in Washington, DC
- Preliminary Engineering for CC2DCA multimodal bridge connection project in Arlington, VA
- Arlington County Metro Ballston West Entrance Design-Build as well as several other high-profile transit and rail projects along the same corridor.
- Engineering efforts include supporting all aspects of project management, fieldwork, and design.
- Perform conceptual, preliminary, and final design of bridges, retaining walls, and simple vertical structures including traffic sign and signal supports
- Perform bridge inspections and load capacity ratings
- Perform bridge scoping studies and alternatives analyses
- Drafting of project details and plans using MicroStation software platforms
- Calculate construction item quantities and cost estimates
- Develop construction contract documents and specifications
- Support Project Development process from conceptual design through construction with supporting documentation
- Assist with preparing and documenting meetings with the design team, clients and major stakeholders
- Drafting of project details and plans using MicroStation or AutoCAD software platforms
- Work effectively and collaboratively in a multi-discipline team environment
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
- Comfortable working independently as well as on a team
- Detail oriented, self-motivated, and committed
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Strong capability in the use of computer applications including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
- BS in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis)
- 0-1 years of experience
- EIT preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months
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
Building What’s Next, Together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready 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 change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
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.
Salary : $86,000 - $88,000