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VHB · 2 weeks ago

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager

Wethersfield, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

VHB is a dynamic and growing firm seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to join their Structures group in Wethersfield, CT. The role involves leading the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and transportation-related structural projects, while also 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

Prepares proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling

Responsible for 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

Project management/task management

Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Qualification

Structural engineeringBridge designProject managementAASHTOWareAutoCAD Civil 3DPE licenseTechnical writingTeam orientedDetail orientedMentoringCritical thinking

Required

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

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

PE license required

Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT

Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis

Preferred

Master's degree preferred and may substitute for 1-2 years of experience

Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)

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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