Bridge Designer (EIT)

Alfred Benesch & Company; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company in Fort Worth, TX is looking for a Bridge Designer (EIT) to enhance rail infrastructure. This position is suitable for a motivated Civil Engineer with a BS in Civil Engineering, seeking to develop their skills in a hybrid work environment.

Join a diverse team where you will participate in design calculations, prepare structural deliverables, and work collaboratively on railway projects.

Qualifications

• EIT certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum one year of structural design experience or relevant internship experience.
• Familiarity or proficiency with relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analysis of project elements.
• Conduct load development and design calculations.
• Prepare organized structural calculations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication

Ability to perform complex analysis

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself - apply for the job!

Bridge Designer (EIT)

Benesch is seeking to hire a motivated Civil Engineer with 0 to 4 years of experience to join our Railroad Bridge team in Fort Worth, TX.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with or experienced in Rail Bridge or Highway Bridge design. This candidate will have the opportunity to work with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Technicians across our various offices to deliver services for Class 1, short line, and commuter railroads. Someone in this role would be expected to communicate professionally internally and externally, be adaptable to project needs, conduct essential analyses of project elements, and more.

Benesch's Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This first‑hand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Fort Worth, TX office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Perform basic analysis of project elements.
• Perform load development, design calculations of project elements, and checking work.
• Prepare organized structural calculations.
• Design structural elements and details.
• Develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
• Perform tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned.
• Work independently under the guidance of a Project Manager.

What We Are Looking For

• BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline.
• MS in Civil Engineering preferred.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within one year.
• Minimum one year of structural design experience or relevant internship experience.
• Excellent communication for internal and external clients.
• Detail‑oriented and experienced with developing plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design.
• Familiarity or proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or other relevant software.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward.
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case‑by‑case basis.

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to [e-mail].