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VHB · 1 day ago

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$115K/yr - $165K/yr

8+ years exp

VHB is an innovative engineering company focused on enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects. The Senior Structural Bridge Engineer will be responsible for performing structural modeling and design for bridge projects, preparing construction documents, and providing project management support.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects

Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates, and calculation packages

Provide technical and training support to structural engineering staff

Conduct quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc

Assist in preparing qualification packages, proposals, and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling

Provide project management support

Lead structural inspections/evaluations and associated load capacity ratings

Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Assist project managers with coordination between various groups working on structural projects (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls)

Participate in the proposal process, determining client requirements and developing plans, specifications, quantities of materials, construction cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documents

Prepare technical reports and sections of proposals and/or contracts

Qualification

Structural engineeringBridge designPE licenseModel-based designStructural software proficiencyProject managementTechnical writingAttention to detailTeam collaborationMentorshipOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required

B.S. in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)

PE license required

Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents, and developing contract plans in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures

Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software (e.g., Mathcad, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)

Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality

Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking

Strong organizational and time management skills

Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment

Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing

Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff

Project management and mentorship skills

Preferred

Model-based design experience is a strong plus, including: Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor

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

Glassdoor4.0

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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