What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Structural Engineer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB’s I-64 offices (Richmond, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Williamsburg, VA) is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Structures group.
In this position, under the direction of senior staff, you would support all aspects of transportation related structural design and engineering projects including assisting in field work, preparing plan sets, performing design calculations, detailing, and assisting in the preparation of construction documents.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the structural design of transit and highway structures from conceptual to final design
- Participate in site visits to collect data necessary for preliminary design
- Assist in drafting of project details and plans using Microstation, AutoDesk or other CAD software
- Preparation of quantity calculations and cost estimate
- Assists in preparing contract documents and specifications
Skills and Attributes
- Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative environment
- Strong technical skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility
- Eager to learn and take on technical challenges
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
Qualifications
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
- 0-1 years of structural engineering experience
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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.
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