What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Bridge Engineer / Project Manager position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Structural Bridge Engineer / Project Manager | Hybrid | New York, NY
VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Structures group in the Northeast. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects from railroad to highway, 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
- Project management & task management
- Prepares proposals and/or contracts
- Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
- Opportunity to develop 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.
- Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
Skills and Attributes
- Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
- Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
- Robust technical and critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented and quality focused
- Strong project management skills
- Motivated to lead and mentor others
- Knowledge of relevant structural engineering software (Midas Civil, OpenBridge Modeler, OpenBridge Designer, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
- MicroStation v8/Connect and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Qualifications
- 8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required
- 11-15 years of professional experience in structural bridge design preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1 year of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
- PE license required
- Experience completing design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures
- Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
- Project experience with MTA, NYCDOT, NYSDOT and/or PANYNJ preferred
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $123,000-175,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and 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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Salary : $123,000 - $175,000
