Structural Bridge/Transportation Engineer

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Structural Bridge/Transportation Engineer to support our dynamic and growing Structures/Transportation group. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor our technical staff.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

Responsibilities

Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects
• Supports the preparation of proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Responsible for supporting 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.
• Project management/task management
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Execute scope associated with project delivery for transportation design projects for all stages from feasibility studies to final PS&E packages
• Pre-design project planning and technical task management
• Design of highways and roads including development of geometric layout, grading and drainage, working with utilities, and environmental permitting

Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural/Transportation engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, OpenRoads, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge/Transportation projects required
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
• Master's degree preferred and may substitute for 1 year of experience
• 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 & DOT
• 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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