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Senior Structural Project Engineer
Our Wilkes-Barre office is looking to hire a Senior Structural Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a licensed PE in Pennsylvania, have a minimum of 8 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 our Wilkes-Barre, PA office.
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 Wilkes-Barre 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 8 years of bridge design, load rating and inspection experience
Experience working with PennDOT, specifically District 4-0, 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
Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
Ability to perform complex analysis and design
Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
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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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.
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