Structural Bridge Engineer

Structural Bridge Engineer Overview

VHB’s Structural Engineering group plays a critical role in enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects, including complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspections, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of services contributes to improved mobility for the traveling public.

VHB is expanding its Virginia region along I-64 and is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in bridge design in our Richmond, Williamsburg or Virginia Beach location. By joining our team, you will become part of a highly successful and award‑winning firm. In this position you will serve in a technical role focused on the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation‑related structural projects.

Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and ongoing work at VHB:
Bridges & Structures | VHB

• Review plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to ensure they meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• Support and implement structural planning, analysis, and the preparation of both preliminary and final design documents for bridge‑focused projects
• Develop design plans, technical specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, and more
• Ensure production of plans, specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality standards
• Review and create structural inspections/evaluations, as well as associated load capacity ratings
• Assist other engineers with a variety of assignments, such as the design and detailing of structures that support or resist loads (e.g., highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges; commuter rail stations; marine structures; energy projects; retaining walls)
• Perform project scoping studies and alternatives analysis
• Prepare construction contract documents and technical reports

• Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures
• Proven excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Collaborative team player with a strong ability to work independently
• Strong technical and critical thinking skills
• Highly detail‑oriented with a focus on quality
• Proficiency with structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, Merlin
  
  DASH, Mathcad)
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley Open Bridge, Micro Station v8 and Connect is a strong plus
• Familiarity with engineering standards and procedures, including AASHTO and DOT guidelines
• Experience in bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), as well as seismic analysis

• 3+ years of structural bridge design experience required
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
• Engineering in Training (EIT) certification
• PE (Professional Engineer) licensure in the state of assigned projects preferred

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!

• 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

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.