Senior Structural Engineer – Bridge/Transportation at VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN INC

Tampa, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Structural Modeling, Bridge Design, Transportation Infrastructure, Construction Documents, Technical Support, Mentorship, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Project Pursuit Support, Technical Writing, Attention To Detail, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Collaboration, Verbal Presentations, Model-Based Design

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Overview ABOUT POSITION Senior Structural Engineer – Bridge/Transportation | Orlando/Tampa 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. Among its recent recognitions, VHB won 2025 Best Managed Company recognizing its impactful development and innovation. VHB is growing its Southeastern region and is in search of a Senior Structural Engineer. Joining our team means becoming a part of an already successful and award-winning firm whose dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design of transportation related projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US. In this position, primarily, 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. You would also serve as a Project Manager and be expected to assist with project pursuits. 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: Bridges & Structures | VHB Alternative Delivery | VHB 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 and project pursuit 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: Minimum 8-11 years of bridge design experience required (LRFD) B.S. in Civil Engineering required; master’s degree preferred PE license required Project experience with FDOT 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, Midas, FDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.) Model-based design experience is a strong plus: Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads AutoCADD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor 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. #LI-KS1 #LI-Hybrid

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Responsibilities

The role primarily involves serving as a lead technical resource in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of various bridge and transportation-related structural projects, while also mentoring the structural team. Additionally, the engineer will function as a Project Manager and assist with securing new projects.