Entry Level Structural Engineer - Summer 2027
About The Position
VHB is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer graduating in 2027 to join its Structures group in Raleigh, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; or Atlanta, Georgia. Under the direction of senior staff, the engineer will support transportation-related structural design and engineering projects, including field work, plan preparation, design calculations, detailing, and construction-document preparation. The role involves structural design for transit and highway structures from conceptual through final design, site visits to gather preliminary-design data, CAD drafting, quantity calculations, cost estimates, and contract-document and specification preparation. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for VHB without employer sponsorship. VHB describes its culture as collaborative, inclusive, technology-empowered, people-driven, and future-ready, with opportunities to develop skills and work on complex projects with community impact. The position has a full-time annual base salary range of $77,000 to $79,000 for North Carolina locations. Eligible employees may also receive incentive compensation, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases. The company describes its work environment as flexible and hybrid.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; a structural emphasis is preferred.
- 0–1 years of structural engineering experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Effective and comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment.
- Strong technical skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility.
- Eager to learn and take on technical challenges.
- Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
Nice To Haves
- Structural emphasis in a Civil Engineering degree.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the structural design of transit and highway structures from conceptual to final design.
- Participate in site visits to collect data necessary for preliminary design.
- Assist in drafting project details and plans using MicroStation, AutoDesk, or other CAD software.
- Prepare quantity calculations and cost estimates.
- Assist in preparing contract documents and specifications.
- Support transportation-related structural engineering projects, including field work, design calculations, detailing, plan sets, and construction documents.
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Wellness programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Recognition programs.
- Eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases.
- Flexible, hybrid work environment.
- Learning and development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
