Bridge Project Engineer: Lead, Mentor & Grow (Hybrid)

Benesch; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Mentorship

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Benesch is hiring a Bridge Project Engineer in Nebraska to lead vehicular bridge projects through planning, design, construction and in-service phases. Hybrid work options available across Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee calculations, and coordinate plans, specs, and cost estimates per DOT standards; strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering (MS preferred).
• 5+ years of bridge design experience.
• Experience with NDOT and/or municipalities.
• Strong organization and leadership skills with track record for budgets/schedules.
• Proven experience performing complex analysis and design.
• Ability to assemble complete design packages and construction documents.
• Proficient with structural design software: Leap Bridge, LUSAS, Midas, OpenBridge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and assist growth of structural team.
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects.
• Coordinate plans, specs, and cost estimates per DOT standards.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and lead designers on projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Digital delivery

Education

BS in Civil/ Structural Engineering

MS is a plus

Tools

Leap Bridge

LUSAS

Midas

OpenBridge

Job description

Benesch is hiring a Bridge Project Engineer in Nebraska to lead vehicular bridge projects through planning, design, construction and in-service phases. Hybrid work options available across Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island.

You will mentor junior staff, oversee calculations, and coordinate plans, specs, and cost estimates per DOT standards; strong communication and leadership are essential.