VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to join the dynamic and growing Structures group in our Wethersfield, CT office. 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. There is an option for someone to work from another VHB office to support CT projects, if meeting all qualifications.
Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused 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
AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus
Qualifications
8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
Master’s degree preferred and may substitute for 1-2 years of experience
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
We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.
Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:
Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
Focus on learning, development, and career growth
Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join 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.
