Structural Designer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Career growth and leadership training

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Structural Designer in Milwaukee, WI to work on transportation projects for state and local agencies. You will perform engineering models, analysis, and/or designs, and support calculations and documentation while coordinating drafting for client projects.

The role emphasizes data collection, design development, and collaboration in a deadline-driven environment with opportunities for field inspections and travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks; may require travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.
• Draw design details under direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of an element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

E.I.T (or pursuing P.E.)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Structural Designer

Join our growing Structural team as a Structural Designer. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a Designer you will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, and supporting calculations / documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients.

Location

This position will be in our office in Milwaukee, WI.

The Impact You Will Have

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.
• Draw design details under direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of an element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.
  • The position may include the need to perform Field Inspection and may require travel to project sites.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detailed, and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven.

Benefits

• Career growth that's real 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

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