Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer \u2013 Part Time
Company Name:
VHB
Location:
Watertown, MA United States
Position Type:
Full Time
Post Date:
01/19/2026
Expire Date:
02/19/2026
Job Categories:
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Job Description
Senior Structural Engineer \u2013 Part Time
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Senior Structural Engineer | Temp / Part-time
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.
VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our dynamic and growing Structures group on a temp/flexible basis. In this position, you would support the planning, analysis, and design of a diverse portfolio of structural projects across New England.
This role could be performed by a fully remote engineer who resides within the MA/RI/NH region and could travel to client sites when needed.
Support, develop, organize and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation.
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 technical writing.
Team oriented with strong capability to work independently.
Robust technical and critical thinking skills
Detail oriented and quality focused
Strong project management skills
Motivated to lead and mentor others
Knowledge of structural engineering software
AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8, Revit, OpenRoads, OpenBridge and/or Connect experience is a strong plus
Qualifications
8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge and building design required, construction phasing, and complex projects
BS in Civil Engineering. Master’s Degree preferred.
PE licensure required.
Our best estimate of the hourly rate for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $55.00-$81.00 per hour, and the position located in Worcester, MA is $50.00-76.00 per hour. The final hourly compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
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.