Structural Engineer – Bridge/Transportation
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3-5 years of structural bridge design experience (LRFD)
- B.S. in Civil Engineering required; emphasis in Structures preferred
- EIT certification required; PE license or ability to obtain within 6 months preferred
- Project experience with FDOT preferred
- Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO
- Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software(i.e. Mathcad, AASHTOWare, FB-MultiPier, Midas Civil, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, FDOT Structure
- Model-based design experience is a strong plus:
Full description
Overview
ABOUT THE POSITIONStructural Engineer - Bridge/Transportation | Orlando or Tampa, FL
VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in developing and enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects such as complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspection, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of structural engineering services helps improve mobility for the traveling public. Among its recent recognitions, VHB won 2025 Best Managed Company recognizing its impactful development and innovation.
VHB is growing its Southeastern region and is in search of a Structural Engineer. Joining our team means becoming a part of an already successful and award-winning firm whose dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design of transportation related projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US.
In this position you would serve in a technical role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail - as well as mentor our structural team. 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.
Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and on-going work in Alternative Delivery at VHB:
Bridges & Structures | VHB
Alternative Delivery | VHB
Responsibilities
- Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects
- Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates and calculation packages
- Provide technical support/mentorship to structural engineering staff
- Perform quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
- Assist in preparation of qualification packages, proposals and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
- Provide project management support
- Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews
Skills & Abilities
- Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
- Must possess strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment