Structural Engineer - Bridges
About The Position
NYC Bridge Structures Lead | Hybrid | NYC VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work '. Recent VHB Accolades: 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal . Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB VHB is seeking a NYC Bridge Structures Lead to join its NYC office. 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.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience and in-depth knowledge of NYSDOT, NYCDOT, and MTA Bridge design standards
- Robust technical and critical thinking skills
- Detail-oriented and quality-focused
- Strong project management skills
- Motivated to lead and mentor others
- Knowledge of one or more structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, Midas Civil, OpenBridge Designer, or MDX)
- 11-15 years’ experience required
- BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
- PE license required
- Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
Nice To Haves
- Project experience with MTA, NYCDOT, NYSDOT and/or PANYNJ preferred
- Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation is a strong plus
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
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
