Entry Level Structural Engineer

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you graduating in 2027? VHB is seeking an Entry Level Structural Engineer to launch your career and join our dynamic and growing Structures group in our Charlotte, NC, office.

In this position, under the direction of senior staff, you would support all aspects of transportation related structural design and engineering projects including assisting in field work, preparing plan sets, performing design calculations, detailing, and assisting in the preparation of construction documents.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

Responsibilities

• Participate in the structural design of transit and highway structures from conceptual to final design
• Participate in site visits to collect data necessary for preliminary design
• Assist in drafting of project details and plans using Microstation, AutoDesk or other CAD software
• Preparation of quantity calculations and cost estimate
• Assists in preparing contract documents and specifications

Skills and Attributes

• Effective and comfortable in a highly collaborative environment
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility
• Eager to learn and take on technical challenges
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
• 0-1 years of structural engineering experience

Expected start date for this position is May 2027. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. 

This is a hybrid position. The selected candidate must be able to work on-site in VHB's Charlotte, NC office.  

The full-time annual base salary range for this position, located in North Carolina, is $77,000 to $81,000. The base salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program. 

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit-based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers a differentiating work experience, including a comprehensive benefits package that includes eligibility to participate in the VHB 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and recognition programs. 

Details on VHB’s benefits package can be found here: Benefits Checklist  

Building what’s next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready 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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