Virginia Structures Design Lead
About The Position
Virginia Structures Design Lead - Bridges and Structures | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | Hybrid VHB’s Virginia offices have 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 '. At VHB we're proud that our Virginia offices play a such a critical role in the enhancement of transportation connectivity and improved travel across the region. Come see what VHB can do for you! VHB's Virginia team is seeking a Virginia Structures Design Lead to expand our structural practice/capabilities across Virginia. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the growing our market prominence, leading bridge projects as well as mentoring our transportation team. Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB
Requirements
- Strong project management skills
- Motivated to coach and mentor team members
- 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
- Robust technical and critical thinking skills
- Detail oriented and quality focused
- 11+ years of experience in structural bridge design
- PE license required
- BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures required
- Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures or independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
Nice To Haves
- VDOT experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Project management/task management
- Prepares proposals and/or contracts
- Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
- 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.
- Performs quality reviews of team members work for accuracy and to ensure that the production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
- Provides leadership and direct supervision to team members, including managing performance, supporting career development, and overseeing staff with direct reporting responsibilities
- Drives business development efforts by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, contributing to strategic growth initiatives, and supporting proposal pursuits
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
501-1,000 employees
