Utah Bridge Project Engineer

Benesch; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Leadership training

Mentorship

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Bridge Project Engineer to join our Utah team. You will lead vehicular and pedestrian bridge projects, mentor junior staff, and oversee design calculations while coordinating with the Project Manager.

The role spans planning through in-service phases, offering exposure to full lifecycle touches. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in bridge design, a Utah PE or reciprocity path, and experience with UDOT or municipalities.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering (MS a plus).
• PE License in Utah or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 5–10+ years of bridge design experience.
• Experience with UDOT or municipalities.
• Strong organization and leadership with budgeting/scheduling.
• Experience with complex analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and help grow structural team.
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design.
• Manage design calculation files and plans with QC reviews.
• Coordinate plans, specs, costs, and pay items per DOT standards.
• Coordinate tasks with Project Manager.
• Lead structural designers on bridge design and rehab projects.

Skills

Bridge design

Mentoring

Project coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Client relations

Education

BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

MS is a plus

PE License in Utah

Tools

Leap Bridge

LUSUS

Midas

OpenBridge

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. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—

Bridge Project Engineer

Benesch is hiring a Bridge Engineer to join us in Utah. As a Bridge Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on vehicular bridges (simple and complex), pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures. At Benesch we work on projects in the planning, design, construction, and in-service phases so you will get exposed to the full life cycle of structures. The ideal candidate will have a history of successfully completing bridge projects and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Location

This position offers flexibility within Utah. Benesch is expanding into Utah, and whether you are on the Wasatch Front or in Southern Utah, we encourage you to join us in this exciting expansion.

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
• 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 per DOT standards
• Coordinate the above tasks with the Project Manager
• Lead structural designers on bridge design and rehabilitation projects

What You Will Need

• BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or related discipline, MS is a plus
• PE License in Utah or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 5 to 10+ years of bridge design experience
• Experience working with UDOT and/or municipalities
• Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Proven experience performing complex analysis and design
• Ability to assemble a complete design package and construction documents for assigned elements or projects
• Proven experience with various structural design and analysis software; Leap Bridge, LUSUS, Midas, and OpenBridge a plus
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred

Why Benesch?

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

Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
• Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.

Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.

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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.