Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Bridge Engineer | Wethersfield, CT | Hybrid

VHB’s CT Structural Team has an opening for a Structural Bridge Engineer to join our established and growing team. You will be working on a wide variety of bridge projects in CT and New England using cutting edge tools to design and create digital models of bridges.

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

Responsibilities

Perform structural modeling and design of highway, pedestrian and railroad bridges and other structures
Create plans and digital models of the bridges and highway bridge approaches
Perform bridge inspections
Develop construction cost estimates
Prepare contract documents
Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Skills and Attributes

Strong technical skills in bridge/structural design
Experience developing design reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Self-motivated and commitment to learning
Excellent attention to detail
Training and mentoring skills
Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
Master's degree a plus
5-8 years of professional structural/transportation/bridge design experience required (master’s degree may substitute for 1-2 years of experience)
PE license required or expected to receive within 6 months.

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready 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. 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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