Project Engineer - Structures / Bridges

Alfred Benesch & Company; Brooklyn (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to join our Railroad-Bridge team as a lead Bridge Project Engineer. The role focuses on structural design, detailed calculations, and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative environment.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule with options to work from Cincinnati, OH or Jacksonville, FL offices, and emphasizes strong communication with clients and internal teams. Minimum 4 years in structural design is required.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline.
• MS in Civil Engineering preferred.
• PE License or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Minimum of 4 years of structural design experience.
• Excellent communication and client relation skills.
• Detail-oriented and experienced with developing plans and specifications.
• Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design using a variety of structural engineering software.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide engineering mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analysis of project elements.
• Perform load development, designing 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.

Skills

Structural analysis

Client communication

Budget & scheduling

Team leadership

Mentorship

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

MS in Civil Engineering preferred

Tools

Structural engineering software

Job description

Project Engineer – Structures / Bridges

Benesch is seeking to hire a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to join our Railroad-Bridge team as a lead Bridge Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Bridge professional with a solid technical design background. In addition to technical expertise, the perfect candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. As a Project Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to strategic initiatives to advance our Railroad Division's growth in the region.

Location

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the option to work from either our Cincinnati, OH, or Jacksonville, FL office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Perform basic analysis of project elements
• Perform load development, designing 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
• PE License or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Minimum of 4 years of structural design experience
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Detail‑oriented and experienced with developing plans and specifications
• Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design using a variety of structural engineering software
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide engineering mentorship

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 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

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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