Senior Structural Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Structural Bridge Engineer | Orlando, FL | Tampa, FL | Hybrid

VHB is in search of a Senior Structural Bridge Engineer to join the established and growing Structures group in our FL offices. Joining our team means becoming a part of a dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment where we lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design.

Join us and be part of delivering interesting and challenging bridge projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US.

In this position, you would serve in a lead 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: Bridge and Structures Engineering | VHB

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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:

• 5-8 years of structural bridge design experience (LRFD)
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; emphasis in Structures preferred
• PE license required 
• 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, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8-11 years of structural bridge design experience
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures
• 1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a Master’s degree

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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