Benesch · 5 hours ago
Structural Project Engineer
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expAlfred Benesch Company is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking a Structural Project Engineer to lead design efforts for vertical buildings and bridge projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure quality control in structural calculations.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Responsibilities
Serve as lead engineer on a variety of vertical building, miscellaneous structural, and PennDOT related bridge design projects
Lead structural analysis and design efforts for vertical building projects including structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and timber elements
Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for various PennDOT bridge structure projects
Perform condition assessments on a variety of structures and develop reports to present findings
Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and development of the structural staff in the Lehigh Valley office
Assume responsibility for assigned design calculations and structural details assuring adequate independent QC reviews on that work
Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans and specifications and coordinating with architects, MEP consultants and contractors
Provide construction support by reviewing shop drawings and answering RFIs
Coordinate above tasks with the Project Manager
Qualification
Required
S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
PE License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain through reciprocity
Minimum of 6 years of vertical building design and miscellaneous structural design experience including design of structural steel, reinforced concrete, concrete masonry and timber elements
Proficient experience with steel lateral systems and shear walls
Strong working knowledge of current IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC 360
Experience working with architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and local municipalities
Excellent communication and client relation skills
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and structural analysis/FEM modeling software
Preferred
Eagerness to learn MicroStation Connects, Open Roads and Open Bridge Design software
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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