Senior Structural Engineer – Bridge/Transportation
About The Position
VHB'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. VHB proudly celebrates our selection as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies demonstrating excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. This year, 63 companies across the U.S. have been recognized, with VHB being one of only two AEC firms honored. Our strategic plan has an amazing vision for our Southeastern region and is in search of a Senior Structural Engineer to help create this reality. Joining our team means becoming a part of an already successful and award-winning firm whose dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design of transportation related projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US. In this position, primarily, you would serve in a lead technical role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail - as well as mentor our structural team. You would also serve as a Project Manager and be expected to assist with project pursuits. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and on-going work in Alternative Delivery at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB Alternative Delivery | VHB
Requirements
- Minimum 8-11 years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering required; master’s degree preferred
- PE license required or ability to attain within 6 months.
- Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO, GDOT, local municipalities/counties, and other state DOTs
- Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software (i.e. Mathcad, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, GDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Model-based design experience is a strong plus: Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
- AutoCADD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor
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 support/mentorship to structural engineering staff
- Perform quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
- Assist in preparation of qualification packages, proposals and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
- Provide project management
- Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews
Benefits
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
