A Civil Engineer designs and supervises large construction projects such as public buildings, roads, and waterways. Designs projects that meet the needs of users and the public and are structurally sound. Addresses environmental and land use issues in project design. May specialize in a particular aspect of design and construction, or a particular type of construction, such as transportation systems.
Structural Bridge Engineer - Project Manager Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. United States, Connecticut, Wethersfield 100 Great Meadow Road (Show on map) Aug 15, 2026 Structural Bridge Engineer - Project Manager
Job Locations US-CT-Wethersfield
ID 2026-6172
Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview
ABOUT THE POSITION
Structural Bridge Engineer Project Manager | Hybrid VHB is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer/Project Manager to join the dynamic and growing Structures group in our Wethersfield, CT office. In this position, you would serve in a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects, as well as helping to lead and mentor our technical staff. There is an option for someone to work from another VHB office to support CT projects, if meeting all qualifications. For the second year in a row, VHB proudly celebrates our selection as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private• and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies demonstrating excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. Learn more about our Structures practice at
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Bridges & Structures | VHB Responsibilities Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects
Prepares proposals and/or contracts; Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development
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.
Project management/task management
Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements Skills and Attributes 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
Strong project management skills
Motivated to lead and mentor others
Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenBridge, MicroStation v8 and Connect experience is a strong plus Qualifications 8-11 years of professional experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required (structural emphasis preferred)
Master's degree preferred and may substitute for 1-2 years of experience
PE license required
Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including
AASHTO & DOT
Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis 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. 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. #LI-DB2 #LI-Hybrid Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you!
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