Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Structural Engineer - Bridge
VHB’s Structural Engineering group plays a critical role in enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects, including complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspections, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of services contributes to improved mobility for the traveling public.
VHB is expanding its Virginia region along I-64 and is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design in our Richmond, Williamsburg or Virginia Beach location. By joining our team, you will become part of a highly successful and award-winning firm.
In this position, you will serve in a technical role focused on the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation-related structural projects.
Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and ongoing work at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB
Responsibilities
- Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to ensure they meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
- Support and implement structural planning, analysis, and the preparation of both preliminary and final design documents for bridge-focused projects
- Develop design plans, technical specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and more
- Ensure production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality standards
- Review and create structural inspections/evaluations, as well as associated load capacity ratings
- Assist other engineers with a variety of assignments, such as the design and detailing of structures that support or resist loads (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls)
- Perform project scoping studies and alternatives analysis
- Prepare construction contract documents and technical reports
Skills & Knowledge
- Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
- Proven excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
- Collaborative team player with a strong ability to work independently
- Strong technical and critical thinking skills
- Highly detail-oriented with a focus on quality
- Proficiency with structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect is a strong plus
- Familiarity with engineering standards and procedures, including AASHTO and DOT guidelines
- Experience in bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), as well as seismic analysis
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years of structural bridge design experience required
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
- Engineering in Training (EIT) certification
- PE (Professional Engineer) licensure in the state of assigned projects preferred
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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