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Structural Designer Engineer Transportation Bridge

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., Watertown, MA, United States


Structural Designer - Engineer (Bridge and Transportation) | Hybrid

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.
VHB's dynamic Massachusetts group is looking to add Structural design/engineers to its expanding and innovative team! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across the region. Utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design and develop transformative transportation/ infrastructure solutions.
Responsibilities

Work on major bridge and other complex transportation projects
Provide technical support/mentorship to junior structural engineering staff
Perform oversight of engineering design for bridges and other transportation infrastructure
Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates and calculation
Perform quality control reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
Skills and Attributes

Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
Must possess strong project management and technical skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Familiarity with bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete) and seismic analysis
Familiarity with Mathcad and Excel for developing calculations packages
Familiarity with structural engineering software (AASHTOware, LARSA 4D, MDX, midas Bridge, Mathcad, etc.)
Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in Bridge/Transportation projects required
B.S. Civil Engineering (1-2 years may be substituted for a Master's degree)
EIT expected, PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $90,000-110,000. 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, 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
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since its 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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