What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer – Bridge and Transportation position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Structural Engineer (Bridge and Transportation)| Hybrid | Flexible location
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: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB
Our New England Structures team is looking for a Structural Engineer to work on complex transportation projects across the VHB footprint.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience , which includes:
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
Structural Engineer (Bridge and Transportation)| Hybrid | Flexible location
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: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB
Our New England Structures team is looking for a Structural Engineer to work on complex transportation projects across the VHB footprint.
- Work on major bridge and other complex transportation projects
- Provide technical support/mentorship to junior structural engineering staff
- Perform oversight of engineering design for bridges and other transportation infrastructure
- Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates and calculation.
- Perform quality reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
- AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation experience
- Must possess strong project management and technical skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete) and seismic analysis
- Familiarity with structural engineering software (AASHTOware, LARSA 4D, MDX, midas Bridge, Mathcad, etc.)
- 5-8 years of experience in Bridge/Transportation projects in New England
- B.S. Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years may be substituted for a master’s degree)
- Master’s degree a plus
- PE license required
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
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.
