Structural Engineering Technical Lead

ABOUT THE POSITION

Join VHB's dynamic and expanding team in Raleigh as our Structural Engineering Technical Lead! We're searching for a passionate and seasoned professional to lead our Highway and Rail Structures projects. This is not just a job—it's an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation, shape impactful projects, and enhance your career within a supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge-focused transportation projects
• Project management/task management
• Staff mentoring/development/technical oversight
• Some business development activities may be expected

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess strong technical skills
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing is essential
• Detail oriented and quality focused
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• Motivated to lead and mentor a structural engineering team

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil or structural engineering experience with Load and Resistance Factor Design
• BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master’s degree)
• Licensed North Carolina PE required or ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire date
• Progressively responsible experience in structural bridge design, construction phasing, and complex bridge projects with North Carolina experience preferred
• 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
• Knowledge of structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation v8, Open Bridge Designer and Connect experience is a strong plus
• Supervisory or team lead experience is preferred

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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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