Senior Technical Bridge/QA Engineer

Senior Technical Bridge/QA Engineer Job Locations US-MA-Watertown | US-MA-Boston | US-MA-Worcester Senior Technical Bridge/QC engineer | Hybrid | VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent 'Best Place to Work'. Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB VHB's Structures group is seeking a Senior Technical Bridge/QC engineer to expand our structural practice/capabilities across the footprint. In this senior 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. In this position, you would serve in a lead role overseeing the technical design of structural engineering projects in our bridge and structures group. The role will include oversight and mentoring our engineering staff on best practices for planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects. Responsibilities Oversees the technical design of structural engineering projects Directs 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 requirements Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects Skills and Attributes Strong proven ability to oversee complex projects Motivated to coach and mentor team members Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering Experience and in-depth knowledge of MassDOT Bridge design standards Demonstrated excellence in technical writing Team oriented with strong capability to work independently Robust technical and critical thinking skills Detail-oriented and quality-focused Knowledge 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 plus Qualifications 15+ years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge/transportation projects required MassDOT/MBTA experience is preferred PE license required BS in Civil/Structural Engineering required Master's degree with structural emphasis a plus Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $230,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. Annual base salary is one component of VHB's Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. Details on VHB's benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, was honored for excellence in strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance/financial performance. Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal Building what's next, together. Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day. When you join VHB, you'll find: Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success Support to grow your skills and lead through change Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with 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. 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