Entry Level Structural Engineer

placeWatertown calendar_month 

Overview:

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Watertown, MA office is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities
  • Assist engineers with the creation of new design plans
  • Perform engineering design of highway, pedestrian, and railroad bridges and other structures
  • Preparation of specifications, reports, and final bid packages
  • Calculate quantities and develop construction cost estimates
  • Assist in the field with bridge inspections (desirable) and load ratings
Skills and Attributes
  • Must possess strong technical skills
  • Use engineering design and CAD software in the preparation of plan documents
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
  • 0-1 year of engineering experience and possess a broad understanding and technical skills in bridge design
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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