About this opportunity
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. lists this Senior Structural Bridge Engineer opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Structural Bridge Engineer | Washington D.C.
VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in 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.
Join VHB’s dynamic Washington D.C. Structural Team as a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer and become part of our expanding and innovative group! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful bridge projects across the region. Utilize state‑of‑the‑art tools and technologies to design and develop digital models of bridges, contributing to transformative infrastructure solutions.
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 and training support to structural engineering staff
Conduct quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
Assist in preparing qualification packages, proposals, and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
Provide project management support
Lead structural inspections/evaluations and associated load capacity ratings
Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews
Assist project managers with coordination between various groups working on structural projects (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls)
Participate in the proposal process, determining client requirements and developing plans, specifications, quantities of materials, construction cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and related documents.
Prepare technical reports and sections of proposals and/or contracts
Skills & Abilities
Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents, and developing contract plans in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures
Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software (e.g., Mathcad, FB‑MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)
Model‑based design experience is a strong plus, including: Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
AutoCAD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor
Self‑motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking
Strong organizational and time management skills
Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff
Project management and mentorship skills
Minimum Qualifications
8+ years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required
B.S. in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
PE license required
The base salary range for this position is $115,000 - $165,000 for the Washington, DC location. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
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
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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Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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