Structural Project Engineer

Benesch

• $85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
  • PE License in Pennsylvania (or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
  • Preferred Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) certification
  • Minimum 6 years' experience in bridge design, load rating, and inspection
  • Familiarity with PennDOT, PA Turnpike, PTC, or municipal projects
  • Strong communication and client relations skills
  • Experience with MicroStation Connect, Open Roads, and Open Bridge Design software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineer on diverse bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects
  • Mentor junior staff and foster the growth of the Pottsville team
  • Prepare and review structural calculations for bridge designs
  • Oversee independent quality control (QC) for design calculations and plans
  • Manage project coordination for plans, specs, cost estimates, and pay items
  • Prepare and review bridge load rating reports according to PennDOT/PTC standards
  • Conduct and document bridge inspections as per PennDOT/PTC criteria

Benefits

  • Real career growth opportunities with training and leadership development
  • Strong retirement plan with up to 9% employer contribution for eligible employees
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
  • Ongoing mentorship and hands-on experience for impactful contributions from day one
Full 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 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

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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