Structural Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Structural Project Engineer for their Pottsville office. The successful candidate will have a PE license in Pennsylvania and at least 6 years of experience in bridge design, load rating, and inspection. This hybrid role involves leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, and preparing design calculations.

Join a company that values career growth, offering benefits like a 9% retirement contribution and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of bridge design, load rating and inspection experience.
• Experience working with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PTC and/or municipalities.
• Ability to prepare and review structural calculations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with their growth and development.
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans and specifications.

Skills

Bridge design experience

Load rating experience

Inspection experience

Communication skills

Client relations

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

PE License in Pennsylvania

Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI)

Tools

MicroStation Connects

Open Roads

Open Bridge Design software

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 look 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 assuring 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 contract and utilizing MicroStation Connects, Open Roads and Open Bridge Design software

Why Benesch

• 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

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.

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