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VHB · 2 weeks ago

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$123K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to join their dynamic and growing Structures group in the Northeast. The role involves leading planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and transportation-related structural projects while mentoring technical staff.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

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

Qualification

Structural engineeringBridge designProject managementStructural engineering softwareTechnical writingVerbal presentationsTeam orientedCritical thinkingDetail orientedMentoring

Required

Minimum 8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required

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

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

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis preferred)

Project experience with MTA, NYCDOT, NYSDOT and/or PANYNJ

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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