Benesch is hiring a
Structural Project Engineer

Summary

Join Benesch, a growing planning, engineering, and professional services firm, as a Structural Project Engineer in our Illinois division. This role involves complex projects in the Chicago office, collaborating with professionals on bridge structure analysis, inspection, load rating, and design.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• MS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline preferred
• PE License preferred
• SE License in Illinois or ability and plan to obtain
• Minimum of 5 years of bridge inspection, analysis, load rating and/or design experience
• Successful completion of one or more of the following FHWA-NHI courses is preferred but not required
• Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
• Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges
• Experience working with IDOT, CDOT, ISTHA and/or Chicagoland local agencies preferred
• Strong communication and client relation skills
• Progressive experience with developing design drawings and utilizing MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review structural and geometric calculations for bridge rehabilitation and design projects
• Prepare and review finite element analysis models
• Prepare and review bridge load rating reports to DOT standards
• Prepare, compile and review plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items in accordance with DOT standards
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans, assuring adequate independent QC reviews on that work
• Coordinate the above tasks with the Project/ Technical Manager

Benefits

• 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