Structural Project Engineer

Benesch • Omaha, NE

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is hiring a Bridge Project Engineer to join its Nebraska team. The role works on vehicular bridges, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures across planning, design, construction, and in-service phases. The position leads bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, contributes to staff development, and coordinates design deliverables and quality reviews. The position follows a hybrid work schedule from a Nebraska office in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, or Grand Island.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer license in Nebraska or ability to obtain one through reciprocity.
• At least 5 years of bridge design experience.
• Experience working with NDOT and/or municipalities.
• Strong organization and leadership skills, with a track record of 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 structural design and analysis software.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Experience with LEAP Bridge, LUSAS, Midas, and OpenBridge.
• Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead engineer on bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects.
• Mentor junior staff and support the growth and development of the structural staff.
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects.
• Take responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans, ensuring adequate independent quality-control reviews.
• Manage the compilation and coordination of plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items according to DOT standards.
• Coordinate design tasks with the Project Manager.
• Lead structural designers on bridge design and rehabilitation projects.

Benefits

• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work schedules that support professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the impact of your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level