Structural Engineer

•Building Design Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. United States, Virginia, Tysons Corner Sep 12, 2026 Structural Engineer

•Building Design

Job Locations US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ID 2026-6221

Category Engineering Type Regular Full-Time Career Stage Type Experienced # of Openings 1 Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Structural Engineer

•Building Design | Hybrid As part of our structures growth across our footprint, we're adding structural engineer who would serve an important role in planning, analysis, design, detailing of new building structures and existing building renovation, with a current focus on transportation-related buildings such as rail & transit stations and parking facilities. 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. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB's emerging building design practice in Washington DC and Tysons Corner VA. Learn more about our Building Structures practice at

VHB:

Building Structures | VHB Responsibilities Develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transportation related building structures

Supports and mentors junior team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc. Provides technical oversight and review of structural designs.

Monitors of project budgets and schedules

Assists with proposals and presentations for rail/transit pursuits

Support building structural projects across VHB's footprint Skills & Abilities Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural building engineering

Must possess strong technical skills with knowledge of various building structural systems and codes

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrates excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing

Team oriented with strong capability to work independently

Robust technical and critical thinking skills

Strong project management skills

Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality

Ability to lead and collaborate with a team of staff working remotely

Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility

Motivated to mentor junior staff

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficiency in the use of structural engineering 3D Finite Analysis and BIM software such as

RISA 3D, STAAD

pro, SAP2000,RAM Concept, RAM Structural System, MathCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microstation Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required, master's degree preferred (may substitute for 1 year of experience)

Minimum 5-8 years of structural engineering experience required.

Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) or ability to obtain within 6 months

Experience with new structural building construction and structural building renovations on shallow and deep foundation

Proficient in the design of steel and concrete structures with a solid understanding of the International Code and local codes; familiarity with wood and heavy timber structures is a plus.

Experience working on station projects owned and operated by transit agencies such as WMATA, VRE, Amtrak, and/or other rail transit adjacencies preferred

Familiarity with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery is a plus Hiring Salary Range

•$110,000

•$150,000+. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here. If you're a more experienced professional reviewing this post and don't see an exact match to your background, I'd still be very interested in speaking with you. VHB has a range of opportunities with flexibility on organizational location; your experience may be a strong fit for other roles that are upcoming. Please contact me directly to discuss how your skills and career goals might align with current or upcoming opportunities at VHB VHB has been named a U.S. Best Managed Company for 2026, marking its second consecutive year receiving this prestigious recognition. VHB, a leading AEC (architecture, engineering, and consulting) firm, 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. 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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