Lead Bridge Engineer – Utah

Benesch; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer to join our team in Utah. You will lead bridge design and rehabilitation projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Project Managers to deliver high-quality infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of bridge design experience, a Utah PE or reciprocity, and proven ability to manage design packages and coordination with DOT standards. Join a growing firm expanding in the region with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline; MS is a plus
• PE License in Utah or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 5 to 10+ years of bridge design experience
• Experience working with UDOT and/or municipalities
• Strong organization and leadership skills with 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 Leap Bridge, LUSUS, Midas, and OpenBridge a plus
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on a variety of bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects
• Mentor junior staff and assist with the growth and development of the structural staff
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans assuring adequate independent QC reviews on that work
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items per DOT standards
• Coordinate the above tasks with the Project Manager
• Lead structural designers on bridge design and rehabilitation projects

Skills

Bridge design

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Eng

MS is a plus

Tools

Leap Bridge

LUSUS

Midas

OpenBridge

Job description

Benesch is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer to join our team in Utah. You will lead bridge design and rehabilitation projects, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with Project Managers to deliver high-quality infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of bridge design experience, a Utah PE or reciprocity, and proven ability to manage design packages and coordination with DOT standards. Join a growing firm expanding in the region with opportunities for professional growth.