Bridge Engineer

Benesch; Johnstown (CO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Bridge Engineer for their Colorado Division. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee bridge projects, from design to construction, playing a pivotal role in enhancing transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10+ years of experience in bridge design, a PE license, and the capability to mentor junior staff. This position offers a flexible work location across various cities in Colorado, including Johnstown, and comes with a competitive salary of $80,000—$105,000.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10+ years of bridge design experience.
• Experience working with CDOT and/or municipalities.
• Proven experience performing complex analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support the growth of the structural team.
• Prepare and review structural calculations for bridge design projects.
• Manage compilation and coordination of plans and specifications.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license in Colorado

Tools

Leap Bridge

LUSUS

Midas

OpenBridge

Job description

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 that make a difference.

Bridge Engineer

Benesch is hiring a Bridge Engineer to join our Colorado Division. In this role you will work on vehicular bridges, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation‑related structures. All project phases—from planning and design through construction and in‑service—are represented, giving you a full life‑cycle view of each project. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of completing bridge projects and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Location

This position offers flexibility across the front range of Colorado, including but not limited to Greeley, Fort Collins, Johnstown, and the Denver metro area.

Key projects

• I‑25 Exit 11: Interchange improvements in Trinidad, Colorado, involving modernized junctions with twin roundabouts, a new bridge, and enhanced access to Fishers Peak and Trinidad Lake State Parks. The older bridge was replaced, ramps widened, and dual roundabouts installed to improve capacity and safety.
• 8th Street Corridor: Project in Colorado Springs to widen the bridge over Fountain Creek. Key improvements include adding a new northbound lane, a dedicated right‑turn lane, and a multi‑use path to enhance traffic capacity and pedestrian connectivity near US Highway 24.
• Peoria Over Sand Creek: Comprehensive design services for the City of Aurora’s Peoria Street bridge replacement over Sand Creek. The project widens Peoria Street to six lanes and replaces a flood‑prone, 60‑year‑old bridge. Work includes structural and hydraulic design, ADA‑compliant multimodal facilities, drainage, geotechnical investigation, utility coordination, environmental documentation, and public outreach.

The Impact You Will Have

• Serve as lead engineer on a variety of bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support the growth and development of the structural team.
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects.
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans, ensuring adequate independent QC reviews.
• Manage the compilation and coordination of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items per DOT standards.
• Coordinate tasks with the Project Manager.
• Lead structural designers on bridge design and rehabilitation projects.

What You Will Need

• BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or related discipline (MS is a plus).
• PE license in Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• 5 to 10+ years of bridge design experience.
• Experience working with CDOT and/or municipalities.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.
• Proven experience performing complex analysis and design.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package and construction documents for assigned elements or projects.
• Proven experience with structural design and analysis software; Leap Bridge, LUSUS, Midas, and OpenBridge a plus.
• Excellent communication and client‑relation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Compensation range is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Base salary, overtime, and bonuses will be determined by qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits:

• 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 supports your schedule.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Colorado Pay Range: $80,000—$105,000 USD

Explore our full benefits package through the company website.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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 any status protected by federal, state, and local laws. We provide accommodations for applicants with physical disabilities or other impairments. If you require assistance, please email [e-mail] for reasonable accommodations.