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VHB · 1 day ago

Structural Bridge Engineer

Wethersfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

VHB is a collaborative and innovative engineering firm seeking a Structural Bridge Engineer to join their established CT Structural Team. The role involves designing and modeling various bridge projects, performing inspections, and preparing construction documents.

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Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

Responsibilities

Perform structural modeling and design of highway, pedestrian and railroad bridges and other structures

Create plans and digital models of the bridges and highway bridge approaches

Perform bridge inspections

Develop construction cost estimates

Prepare contract documents

Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Qualification

Bridge designStructural modelingPE licenseAutoCAD Civil 3DBentley OpenBridgeMicroStationCommunication skillsAttention to detailMentoring skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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

5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required (master's degree may substitute for 1-2 years of experience)

PE license required or expected to receive within 6 months

Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design

Experience developing design reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Self-motivated and commitment to learning

Excellent attention to detail

Training and mentoring skills

Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment

Preferred

Master's degree a plus

AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

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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