Structural Designer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benesch, a growing planning, engineering and professional services firm, seeks a Structural Designer to join the Structural team in Pittsburgh or Pottsville, PA. You will perform engineering models, analyses, and designs, coordinating drafting and documentation.

Qualifications include BS in Civil Engineering, E.I.T preferred, experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office, and ability to collaborate in a team and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering required; E.I.T preferred or PE in future.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team on challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations.
• Draw design details under direction of Project Managers.
• Compute quantities and relate to pay items.
• Organize calculations for design files per project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of an element.
• Conduct field visits as needed.
• Develop knowledge of applicable codes and standards; use CAD and MS software.

Skills

B.S. in Civil Eng

E.I.T preferred

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

Team collaboration

Willing to travel

Field inspection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications.

Structural Designer

Join our growing Structural team as a Structural Bridge Designer. In this role you will work on various structural design 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 role will be located in either our Pittsburgh, PA or our Pottsville, PA location.

The Impact You Will Have

• Collect and assimilate data andperform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.
• Draw design details under direction of Project Managers.
• 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 knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

What You Will Need

• 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 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.

Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• 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

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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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 (EEO) and prohibits employment 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 working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case‑by‑case basis.

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

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