Bridge Preservation Engineer

VHB•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is a trusted partner to transportation agencies across the East Coast, helping them maintain critical infrastructure under challenging circumstances, including budget constraints, labor shortages, and capacity limitations. As a Bridge Preservation Engineer, you will serve as a client-focused technical expert, working directly with transportation agencies and VHB’s structural teams to deliver practical, durable, and cost-effective bridge rehabilitation and preservation solutions. This role allows you to leverage your expertise to guide project delivery, mentor staff, and establish VHB as the go-to firm for bridge preservation programs. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of structural, highway, rail, and traffic professionals across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, contributing to both technical excellence and business development.

Requirements

Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills in bridge preservation and rehabilitation.
Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, with a collaborative approach to team development.
Excellent communication and client engagement skills.
Strategic thinker with the ability to identify opportunities for practice growth and enhanced client service.
Proactive, results-driven, and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a part-time capacity.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred); 1–2 years of experience may substitute for a master’s degree.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Minimum of 11 years of relevant bridge engineering experience.
Independent experience in developing bridge preservation and maintenance programs.

Nice To Haves

Project experience with NCDOT preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide senior technical support on active bridge projects, including quality control and coordination with project managers.
Develop plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and load ratings with design teams.
Support transportation agencies in policy development, asset management, and project planning, including potential embedded roles within agencies.
Design repair and strengthening strategies for complex existing bridge structures.
Educate and inform VHB staff on agency policies, processes, and programs to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
Mentor mid- and junior-level structural staff and participate in internal training initiatives.
Collaborate on strategic pursuits, including scoping, scheduling, design, and permitting for projects.
Engage with state DOTs, railroad agencies, and municipalities to identify challenges and opportunities for support.
Coordinate with VHB structural leaders to share best practices and improve client service.
Participate and lead industry groups and committees (e.g., AASHTO, FHWA, ASCE, WTS, SEBPP) and contribute to research and academic initiatives.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, gather feedback, and develop tailored solutions.
Assist agencies in standardizing bridge maintenance and preservation practices, including details, specifications, materials, and analytical guidelines.