Structural Bridge Team Lead

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.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If this statement resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet 100% of the listed qualifications.

• West Broad Roundabout – Design of a complex five-legged, multi-lane roundabout on a state route, with construction scheduled to begin this year
• North Oconee River Greenway (Athens, GA) – Successful delivery of two greenway improvement projects that enhance connectivity and recreational opportunities within the community
• Firefly Trail (Athens, GA) – Ongoing multi-phase trail development, with one phase completed and another currently under construction
• Langley Park & North Augusta Amphitheater – Completed park and amphitheater projects that have created vibrant public spaces for recreation, events, and community engagement

This work reflects our team’s ability to deliver transportation, trail, park, and public space projects that make a lasting impact throughout Georgia.

• Lead the technical delivery of bridge and structural design projects from planning through final design and construction support
• Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure high-quality project outcomes
• Serve as a technical mentor to engineers and designers, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration
• Partner with the Structural Engineering Group Manager to support team development, workload management, and strategic initiatives
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions
• Maintain a strong commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence across all project deliverables
• Contribute to proposal development, project pursuits, and client relationship-building efforts
• Help advance structural engineering practice through innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience in bridge and structural design for transportation infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated success leading project teams and coordinating multidisciplinary efforts
• Strong knowledge of structural analysis, design standards, and applicable industry regulations
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
• A passion for developing people, delivering quality work, and making a positive impact on the communities we serve

• 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

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.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.