Senior Structural Project Engineer

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Senior Structural Project Engineer

Our WilkesBarre 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 WilkesBarre, 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 WilkesBarre 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 PennDOTPTC standards
• Prepare and review bridge load rating reports to PennDOTPTC design standards
• Plan and perform bridge inspections to PennDOTPTC design standards
• Prepare and review bridge inspection reports to PennDOTPTC 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 40, PTC andor 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

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    • 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
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    • 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% profitsharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

      • WorkLife Balance

        • Flexible work schedules and hours, including workfromhome 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 timeoff plans for extended vacations or life events
        • Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

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