Structural Bridge Project Engineer

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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.

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Senior Structural Project Engineer

We’re seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Project Engineer to join our Cary, NC office. This is a unique opportunity for a licensed PE with a strong technical foundation in bridge design to take on expanded leadership responsibilities — mentoring staff, driving technical excellence, and contributing to the growth of our structural engineering practice.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead structural design efforts for bridges, retaining walls, culverts, and other transportation structures for DOT and municipal clients

• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for bridge and transportation projects

• Provide technical oversight, quality control, and complex modeling/analysis for project elements

• Collaborate with other disciplines to coordinate project development

• Check and sign off on design calculations, quantities, and plan elements

• Lead or assist with bridge inspection field efforts (NBIS-certified bridge inspection team leader preferred)

• Mentor junior staff, helping develop technical skills and internal design standards

• Support business development through proposal writing, client outreach, and industry networking

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering

• PE License in North Carolina (SE preferred or ability to obtain)

• Minimum of 8 years of structural design experience, including a proven track record with DOT and public sector clients

• Proficiency with NCDOT standards, Bentley CAD, and design software; experience with NCDOT WIGINS program a plus

• Strong understanding of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and DOT requirements

• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

• Ability to manage design budgets, schedules, and deliverables

• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in shaping and growing a structural practice

If you’re ready to combine your technical expertise with leadership and strategic impact, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.

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