Structural Bridge Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Bridge Engineer | Wethersfield, CT | Hybrid

VHB’s CT Structural Team has an opening for a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our established and growing team. You will be working on a wide variety of bridge projects in CT and New England using cutting edge tools to design and create digital models of bridges.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling and design of highway, pedestrian and railroad bridges and other structures
• Create plans and digital models of the bridges and highway bridge approaches
• Perform bridge inspections
• Develop construction cost estimates
• Prepare contract documents
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design
• Experience developing design reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self‑motivated and commitment to learning
• Excellent attention to detail
• Training and mentoring skills
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Bridge, Micro Station v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
• Master's degree a plus
• 5‑8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required (master’s degree may substitute for 1‑2 years of experience)
• PE license required or expected to receive within 6 months.

Benefits

• 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

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.