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VHB · 2 weeks ago

Structural Engineer – Building Design

Tysons Corner, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

VHB is an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries. The Structural Engineer – Building Design will play a key role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of new building structures and existing building renovations, focusing on transportation-related buildings.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

Responsibilities

Develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transportation related building structures

Supports and mentors junior team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc. Provides technical oversight and review of structural designs

Monitors of project budgets and schedules

Assists with proposals and presentations for rail/transit pursuits

Support building structural projects across VHB’s footprint

Qualification

Structural engineeringBIM software proficiencyProject managementLicensed PETechnical writingCommunication skillsTeam collaborationCritical thinkingOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required

5-8 years of structural engineering experience required

Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering

Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various building structural systems and codes

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrates excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing

Team oriented with strong capability to work independently

Robust technical and critical thinking skills

Strong project management skills

Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality

Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely

Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility

Motivated to mentor junior staff

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in the use of structural engineering and BIM software such as 3D Finite Element, RISA 3D, STAAD.pro PCA Design Software, RAM Steel, Tekla, MathCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation

Preferred

Master's degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience)

Experience working on projects owned and operated by transit agencies such as WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, and/or other rail transit adjacencies preferred

DC, VA and MD station experience preferred

Familiarity with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build project delivery

Benefits

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

Company

VHB

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VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.

Founded in 1979

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.vhb.com/

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