What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at VHB?
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects such as complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspection, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of structural engineering services helps improve mobility for the traveling public.
VHB’s dynamic Maine team is looking to add Structural design/engineers to its expanding and innovative group! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across the region. Utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design and develop transformative transportation/ infrastructure solutions.
Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and ongoing work at VHB: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB
Structural Designer - Engineer (Bridge and Transportation) – Maine
- 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
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Bridge/Transportation projects required
- B.S. Civil Engineering (1-2 years may be substituted for a Master’s degree)
- EIT required; PE license expected or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred.
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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