Structural Bridge Engineer, Rhode Island

Overview:
ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Bridge Engineer | Providence, RI | Hybrid

 

Join VHB’s dynamic Rhode Island Structural Team as a Structural Bridge Engineer and be a part of our expanding and innovative group! This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse and impactful bridge projects across Rhode Island and New England. Utilize state-of-the-art tools and technologies to design and develop digital models of bridges, contributing to transformative infrastructure solutions. Discover more about our pioneering Structures practice at VHB: 

 

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, Revit, and varied structural design software experience a strong plus

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field of study (structural emphasis preferred)

5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required (master’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience)

PE license required or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Successful completion of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training a plus

Familiarity with structural modeling/engineering software is a plus

The base salary range for this position is $97,000.00-$(phone number removed). This offer is determined based on several job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, and geographic location.

 

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 , 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/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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