Structural Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedule

Generous PTO & parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company in Pottsville, PA is seeking a Structural Project Engineer with a PE license and at least 6 years of bridge design, load rating and inspection experience. The role involves leading projects, mentoring staff, and ensuring QC, with a hybrid schedule from any PA office and collaboration with PennDOT/PTC standards.

You will prepare calculations, manage design files, and coordinate with the Project Manager while advancing your career on complex bridge projects.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• PE License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• CBSI certificate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with growth of the structural team.
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects.
• Manage design calculation files and ensure independent QC reviews.
• Coordinate plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items per PennDOT/PTC standards.
• Prepare and review bridge load rating reports per PennDOT/PTC standards.
• Plan and perform bridge inspections per PennDOT/PTC standards.
• Prepare and review bridge inspection reports per PennDOT/PTC standards.
• Coordinate tasks with the Project Manager.
• Lead designers and inspectors on bridge design, load rating and inspection projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Load rating

Bridge inspection

MicroStation Connects

Open Roads

Open Bridge Design

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE License in Pennsylvania or reciprocity

CBSI certification (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation Connects

Open Roads

Open Bridge Design

Job description

Structural Project Engineer

Our Pottsville office is looking to hire a Structural Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a licensed PE in Pennsylvania, have a minimum of 6 years of experience, and will work within a team of professionals designing, load rating and inspecting bridge structures preferably with PennDOT and PTC. We are looking for someone who is highly and internally motivated, wants to work on complex and engaging projects, and desires increasing levels of responsibility. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, a team player and looking to advance their career.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Pennsylvania offices.

The Impact You Will Have

• 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 in the Pottsville office
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans ensuring adequate independent QC reviews on that work
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items in accordance with PennDOT/PTC standards
• Prepare and review bridge load rating reports to PennDOT/PTC design standards
• Plan and perform bridge inspections to PennDOT/PTC design standards
• Prepare and review bridge inspection reports to PennDOT/PTC design standards
• Coordinate the above tasks with the Project Manager
• Lead structural designers and inspectors on bridge design, load rating and inspection projects

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• PE License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) – not required, but preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of bridge design, load rating and inspection experience
• Experience working with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PTC and/or municipalities
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Progressive experience with developing contracts and utilizing MicroStation Connects, Open Roads and Open Bridge Design software

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

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