Structural Project Manager Bridge Transportation

Job Location s

US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston | US-NH-Bedford | US-MA-Worcester

Title
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Senior Structural Engineer - Project Manager - Bridge (Hybrid, Flexible location)

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful and innovative transportation projects, achieving significant milestones while offering an industry‑leading workplace. We have earned recognition such as the 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company award by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.

Learn more about our Structures practice:
Bridges & Structures @ VHB.

We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to lead plans, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and transportation projects, and to mentor technical staff.

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge/transportation projects.
• Prepares proposals and/or contracts; participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling.
• Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development.
• Directs and mentors team members in developing design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Performs project and task management.
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.

• Extensive knowledge of structural engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team oriented with strong independent work capability.
• In-depth knowledge of MassDOT Bridge design standards.
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills.
• Detail‑oriented and quality‑focused.
• Strong project management skills.
• Motivation to lead and mentor others.
• Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, Merlin
  
  DASH, Mathcad).
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Micro Station v8 is a strong plus.

• 11‑15 years of experience.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred); 1‑2 years experience can substitute for a master’s degree.
• PE license required.
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents, and developing contract plans in accordance with AASHTO & MassDOT or other DOT standards.
• Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete) and seismic analysis.

Salary Range (Boston/Watertown, MA): $140,000‑185,000; (Worcester, MA): $130,000‑180,000. Final compensation based on qualifications, education, and experience.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.