What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Structural Engineer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Structural Engineer (Bridge and Transportation)
Our New England Structures team is looking for a Senior 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 assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
Skills and Attributes
- 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.)
Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience (preferred 8 years’ 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 expected
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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