ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Structural Bridge Engineer | Hybrid
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. Among its recent recognitions, VHB won the 2025 Best Managed Company award, recognizing its impactful development and infrastructure projects across our footprint.
VHB is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer to join this dynamic group. 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.
Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB
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
Skills and Attributes
- 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
- Strong project management skills
- Motivated to lead and mentor others
- Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
- AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus
Qualifications
- 8-11 years experience
- BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
- PE license required
- Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & DOT
- Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $115,000-170,000 and the position located in Worcester, MA is $105,000-160,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
Building what’s next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you’ll find:
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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