Senior Project Engineer

Description

• Mentor junior staff and assist with the growth and development of the structural staff in the Wilkes-Barre office
• Lead structural designers and inspectors on bridge design, load rating and inspection projects
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items in accordance with PennDOT/PTC standards
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files and plans assuring adequate independent QC reviews on that work
• 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
• Prepare and review structural and geometrical calculations for bridge design projects
• Serve as lead engineer on a variety of bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects

Requirements

• Experience working with PennDOT, specifically District 4-0, PTC and/or municipalities
• PE License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Minimum of 8 years of bridge design, load rating and inspection experience
• Certified Bridge Safety Inspector (CBSI) – not required, but preferred
• Progressive experience with developing contract and utilizing MicroStation Connects, Open Roads and Open Bridge Design software
• 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
• Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• 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
• 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.
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• 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%)
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training sessions

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance