Contract Structural Engineer Jobs in Atlanta, GA

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Senior Structural Engineer - Bridge/Transportation - Atlanta, GA

VHB's structural engineering group plays a vital role in developing and enhancing connectivity through infrastructure projects such as complex bridge and interchange designs, rehabilitation and inspection, pedestrian walkways, and transit stations. This diverse range of structural engineering services helps improve mobility for the traveling public. 

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. This year, 63 companies across the U.S. have been recognized, with VHB being one of only two AEC firms honored.

Our strategic plan has an amazing vision for our Southeastern region and is in search of a Senior Structural Engineer to help create this reality. Joining our team means becoming a part of an already successful and award-winning firm whose dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking environment lead the industry with cutting-edge model-based bridge design of transportation related projects in Florida, Georgia, and throughout our footprint along the east coast of the US.

In this position, primarily, you would serve in a lead technical role in the planning, analysis, design, and detailing of bridge and other transportation related structural projects - from highway to pedestrian to rail - as well as mentor our structural team. You would also serve as a Project Manager and be expected to assist with project pursuits. 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. 

Learn more about our Bridge and Structures Engineering practice and on-going work in Alternative Delivery at VHB: 
Bridges & Structures | VHB

Alternative Delivery | VHB

Responsibilities

• Perform structural modeling, design, and oversight for bridge and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare construction documents, including plans, specifications, estimates and calculation packages
• Provide technical support/mentorship to structural engineering staff
• Perform quality assurance reviews of project construction documents, engineering reports, etc.
• Assist in preparation of qualification packages, proposals and/or contracts involving technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Provide project management
• Review fabrication drawings and provide construction plan reviews

Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Must possess strong technical skills in bridge/structural design and critical thinking
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing is essential
• Experience with and motivation to lead and mentor junior staff
• Model-based design experience
• Project management skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 8-11 years of structural bridge/transportation design experience required.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering required; master’s degree preferred
• PE license required or ability to attain within 6 months.
• Experience completing engineering studies, design reports, compiling contract documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO, GDOT, local municipalities/counties, and other state DOTs
• Strong familiarity with any of the following structural engineering software
  (i.e. Mathcad, FB-MultiPier, ATLAS, STAAD Pro, LARSA 4D, AASHTOWare, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, GDOT Structures Design Programs, etc.)
• Model-based design experience is a strong plus:
• Bentley OpenBridge and OpenRoads
• AutoCADD Civil 3D and Revit/Infraworks/Inventor

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.

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