Bridge Technical Design Lead

Bridge Technical Design Lead

Job Locations

US-VA-Richmond US-VA-Virginia Beach US-VA-Williamsburg

2024-4360

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

of Openings

Overview

VHB's Virginia offices have been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading work space with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work ' So, whether its Landmark projects like the

Hampton

Roads High-Speed Rail or HRBT expansion,

we're proud that the VHB's Virginia offices play a such a critical role in the enhancement of transportation connectivity and improved travel across the region.

Bridge Technical Design Lead - Any Virginia office location / HybridVHB's Virginia team is a seeking a Bridge Technical Design Lead to expand our structural practice / capabilities across I064 in Virginia.

In this lead technical role, you'll be an integral part of the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, from railroad to highway, as well as mentoring our structural team.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB : Bridge and Structures Engineering VHBResponsibilitiesOversees the technical design of structural engineering projects

Project management / task managementPrepares proposals and / or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and schedulingDirects and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.

Performs quality reviews of team members work for accuracy and to ensure that the production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirementsManages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projectsSkills and AttributesStrong project management skillsMotivated to coach and mentor team membersExtensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineeringDemonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writingTeam oriented with strong capability to work independentlyRobust technical and critical thinking skillsDetail oriented and quality focusedKnowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, Midas Civil, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plusQualifications11-15 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required (1 year of experience may be substituted for a Master's degree)15+ years of experience in structural bridge design preferredVDOT experience is preferredPE license requiredBS in Civil Engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)Master's degree with structural emphasis a plusExperience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and proceduresIndependent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis

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 innovationOpportunity to work on complex, transformational projectsCommunity and social responsibility as sustainable stewardsFocus on learning, development, and career growthBest-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplaceWe 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion-supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity.

All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race / ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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