Benesch · 1 day ago
Structural Bridge Project Engineer
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Project Engineer to lead structural design efforts for bridges and transportation structures, while mentoring staff and contributing to the growth of their structural engineering practice.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Responsibilities
Lead structural design efforts for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation structures for DOT and municipal clients
Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for bridge and transportation projects
Provide technical oversight, quality control, and complex modeling/analysis for project elements
Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate project development
Check and sign off on design calculations, quantities, and plan elements
Lead or assist with bridge inspection field efforts (NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader preferred)
Mentor junior staff, helping develop technical skills and internal design standards
Support business development through proposal writing, client outreach, and industry networking
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering
PE License in North Carolina (SE preferred or ability to obtain)
Minimum of 8 years of structural design experience, including a proven track record with DOT and public sector clients
Proficiency with NCDOT standards, Bentley CAD, and design software; experience with NCDOT WIGINS program a plus
Strong understanding of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and DOT requirements
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Ability to manage design budgets, schedules, and deliverables
Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in shaping and growing a structural practice
Preferred
NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader preferred
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
Community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
501-1000 employees
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