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VHB lists this Structural Engineer - Bridge/Transportation opportunity in orlando, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Structural Engineer - Bridge/Transportation
Job Locations
US-FL-Orlando | US-FL-Tampa
ID
Category
Engineering
Type
Regular Full-Time
Career Stage Type
Experienced
# of Openings
1
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Structural Engineer - Bridge/Transportation | Orlando or Tampa, FL
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 2025 Best Managed Company recognizing its impactful development and innovation.
VHB is growing its Southeastern region and is in search of a Structural Engineer. Joining our team means becoming a part of an already successful and award-winning firm whose dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design of transportation related projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US.
In this position you would serve in a technical role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail - as well as mentor our structural team. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment.
Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and on-going work in Alternative Delivery at VHB:
Bridges & Structures | VHB
Alternative Delivery | VHB
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 support/mentorship to structural engineering staff
Perform quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
Assist in preparation of qualification packages, proposals and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
Provide project management support
Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews
Skills & Abilities
Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
Must possess 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 is essential
Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff
Model-based design experience
Project management skills
Minimum Qualifications
3-5 years of structural bridge design experience (LRFD)
B.S. in Civil Engineering required; emphasis in Structures preferred
EIT certification required; PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred
Project experience with FDOT preferred
Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO, FDOT, local municipalities/counties, and other state DOTs
Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software
(i.e. Mathcad, AASHTOWare, FB-MultiPier, Midas Civil, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)
Model-based design experience is a strong plus:
Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
AutoCADD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor
The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in Florida, is $80,000 to $100,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.
Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs.
Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist
Building what's next, together.
Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready 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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