Structural Project Engineer

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

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Professional Development Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders

Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses

Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions

Personalized training and career development plans with your manager

Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications

Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge

Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)

Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career

Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events

Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.