Structural Practice Lead – Vertical Structures

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB has an immediate need for a Structures Practice Lead -vertical structures to help expand our growing structural practice based in Washington, DC. In this position, you would lead the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of new structures, with a focus on transportation-related structures for state agencies and transportation authorities. 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.

Responsibilities 

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for transportation related building structures 
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope,
• Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients
• Supervising and mentoring of junior engineers and support staff.
• Technical oversight and review and Coordination with Architecture partners
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with leading external disciplines (i.e. architecture and MEP consultant partners)
• Quality management and monitoring of project budgets and schedules
• Generate new business development opportunities and prepare winning proposals
• Lead go/no go and partnering decisions on strategic pursuits and be an integral part of the of the client and contract management process.
• Establish and track project milestones as well as quarterly business goals
• Involvement and input in key personnel decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, MS preferred
• 11-15 years’ experience, 15+ years' preferred of progressively responsible professional experience in the structural analysis and design of structures or equivalent
• In this role its expected you would have at least 4 years’ experience working on structures for state agencies and transportation authorities.
• PE License /SE License preferred
• Proficient in the use of structural and CADD engineering software such as STAAD, LARSA, MathCAD, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
• Demonstrated success in completing structural designs and developing contract plans in conformance with accepted engineering standards and procedures for public and private clients
• Past business development success and industry relationships
• Ability to travel as needed to client sites

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Washington, DC is $150,000-180,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

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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