What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer - Vertical Structures position at VHB?
| ID | 2025-5255 | Category | Engineering | Type | Regular Full-Time | Career Stage Type | Experienced | # of Openings | 1 |
ABOUT THE POSITION
Structural Engineer - Vertical Structures | Hybrid
In this position, you would serve an important role in planning, analysis, design, detailing of new building structures and existing building renovation, with a current focus on transportation-related buildings such as rail and transit stations, parking facilities, and highway and railroad overbuilds. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB's emerging building design practice in Washington DC and Tysons Corner VA.
Responsibilities
- Supports and mentors junior team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc. Provides technical oversight and review of structural designs.
- Monitors of project budgets and schedules
- Assists with proposals and presentations for rail/transit pursuits
- Support building structural projects across VHB's footprint
Skills & Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
- Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various building structural systems and codes
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
- Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
- Robust technical and critical thinking skills
- Strong project management skills
- Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
- Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely
- Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
- Motivated to mentor junior staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in the use of structural engineering and BIM software such as 3D Finite Element, RISA 3D, STAAD.pro PCA Design Software, RAM Steel, Tekla, MathCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required, master's degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience)
- 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required.
- Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Experience with structural building renovations and new structural building construction on shallow and deep foundation
- Experience working on projects owned and operated by transit agencies such as WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, and/or other rail transit adjacencies preferred
- DC, VA and MD station experience preferred
- Familiarity with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build project delivery
Hiring Salary Range - $100,000 - $115,000. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.
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 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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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.
Salary : $100,000 - $115,000
