Structural - Bridge Technical Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Profit-sharing contributions

Paid time off

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Structural-Bridge Technical Manager to mentor staff and lead complex bridge designs on transportation projects. The role requires directing technical analyses, ensuring complete and accurate design details, and timely communication with the Project Manager.

Hybrid schedule with offices in the Chicago/Naperville area; strong knowledge of structural engineering codes, MicroStation, 3D bridge modeling, and construction engineering services are

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) required; Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural) required.
• SE License in IL required.
• 8+ years of experience in structural engineering with a transportation focus.
• IDOT, ISTHA, and CDOT experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of software used in the discipline; proficiency in programs specific to this role.
• Experience with Construction Engineering services desirable.
• Experience with MicroStation required; 3D bridge modeling highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and direct the advancement of the technical skills of staff while executing projects.
• Manage technical elements of a project, including assessing analyses needed and determining the most practical approach.
• Perform, review, and manage technical analysis and design, ensuring completeness of design details.
• Communicate technical progress and issues to the Project Manager promptly and continuously.
• Adhere to internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking.
• Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Provide input into the growth of the practice.
• Work toward becoming a leading subject-matter expert on targeted elements within the discipline.

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

MicroStation

3D bridge modeling

Job description

Structural-Bridge Technical Manager

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities nationwide.

This position will have a hybrid schedule and when in the office will work in either our Chicago, IL or Naperville, IL office.

Key Projects

• IDOT – I‑39 Reconstruction Project – designing multiple new bridge structures along the reconstructed I‑39 corridor, including the complex Ramp BD over US 20 bridge, a three‑span continuous steel curved plate girder structure with steel straddle‑bent piers.
• CDOT – 100th Street Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation Project – developing a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for this historic structure, including complete replacement of the truss structure over the river.
• City of Elgin – Kimball Street Bridge over Fox River Reconstruction Project – completing preliminary design for the full reconstruction of the existing 11‑span bridge with a new five‑span continuous steel haunched girder structure, incorporating a new grade‑separated multi‑use path crossing of Kimball by the Fox River Trail.
• Elk Grove Village – Arlington Heights Road Pedestrian Bridge Project – creating a new grade‑separated connection to the Busse Woods Forest Preserve with an 850‑ft curved steel and concrete structure, featuring a 140‑ft steel V‑frame structure crossing over the roadway and aesthetic enhancements throughout.
• Contractor Engineering – working for industry‑leading contractors to deliver demolition and erection plans with a focus on complex structures, including highly skewed steel and concrete spans along the Illinois Tollway, steel plate‑girder river crossings with spans exceeding 300‑ft in length, and signature tied‑arch bridges.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and direct the advancement of the technical skills of staff while executing projects.
• Manage technical elements of a project, including assessing what analyses need to be completed and determining the most practical approach for that analysis.
• Perform, review, and manage technical analysis and design, taking responsibility for the completeness of design details.
• Communicate technical progress and issues to the Project Manager promptly and continuously.
• Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking.
• Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor.
• Provide input into the growth of the practice.
• Work toward being a leading subject‑matter expert on targeted elements within the discipline.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural) required; Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural) required.
• SE License in IL required.
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in structural engineering with a transportation focus.
• IDOT, ISTHA, and CDOT experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline; proficiency in most programs specific to this role.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable codes and standards that govern the discipline.
• Experience in MicroStation required; experience in 3D bridge modeling highly desirable.
• Experience with Construction Engineering services highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $130,000 — $175,000 USD. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, a 401(k) plan, profit‑sharing contributions to the 401(k) plan, generous paid time off, parental leave, and a range of wellness programs.

Career Development

• 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.
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees.
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

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 and prohibits 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 providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

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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].

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.