Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

Virginia Structures Design Lead - Bridges and Structures | Richmond, VA | Williamsburg, VA | Virginia Beach, VA | Hybrid

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 workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work'. At VHB we're proud that our Virginia offices play a such a critical role in the enhancement of transportation connectivity and improved travel across the region. Come see what VHB can do for you!

VHB's Virginia team is seeking a Virginia Structures Design Lead to expand our structural practice/capabilities across Virginia. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the growing our market prominence, leading bridge projects as well as mentoring our transportation team.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

Responsibilities

• Project management/task management
• Prepares proposals and/or contracts
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• 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
• Provides leadership and direct supervision to team members, including managing performance, supporting career development, and overseeing staff with direct reporting responsibilities
• Drives business development efforts by building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, contributing to strategic growth initiatives, and supporting proposal pursuits

Skills and Attributes

• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to coach and mentor team members
• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented and quality focused

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in structural bridge design
• VDOT experience is preferred
• PE license required
• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures required
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures or independent 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 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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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