Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin

  • Providence, RI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
OverviewABOUT THE POSITIONSenior Structural Bridge Engineer | HybridVHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in developing and enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects such as complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspection, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of structural engineering services helps improve mobility for the traveling public. Among its recent recognitions, VHB won the 2025 Best Managed Company award, recognizing its impactful development and infrastructure projects across our footprint.VHB is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer to join this dynamic group. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor our technical staff.Responsibilities
  • Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge/ 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
Skills and Attributes
  • 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 structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus
Qualifications
  • 8-11 years experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
  • 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
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating , which includes:
  • 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
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.#LI-DB2#LI-Hybrid

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