Vanasse Hangen Brustlin-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Richmond, VA
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

VHB's Structural Engineering group plays a critical role in enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects, including complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspections, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of services contributes to improved mobility for the traveling public. VHB is expanding its Virginia region along I-64 and is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design in our Richmond, Williamsburg or Virginia Beach location. By joining our team, you will become part of a highly successful and award-winning firm. In this position, you will serve in a technical role focused on the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation-related structural projects. Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and ongoing work at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

  • Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to ensure they meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
  • Support and implement structural planning, analysis, and the preparation of both preliminary and final design documents for bridge-focused projects
  • Develop design plans, technical specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and more
  • Ensure production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality standards
  • Review and create structural inspections/evaluations, as well as associated load capacity ratings
  • Assist other engineers with a variety of assignments, such as the design and detailing of structures that support or resist loads (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls)
  • Perform project scoping studies and alternatives analysis
  • Prepare construction contract documents and technical reports
  • Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
  • Proven excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
  • Collaborative team player with a strong ability to work independently
  • Strong technical and critical thinking skills
  • Highly detail-oriented with a focus on quality
  • Proficiency with structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
  • Familiarity with engineering standards and procedures, including AASHTO and DOT guidelines
  • Experience in bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), as well as seismic analysis
  • 3+ years of structural bridge design experience required
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
  • Engineering in Training (EIT) certification
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect is a strong plus
  • PE (Professional Engineer) licensure in the state of assigned projects preferred
  • 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
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