Bridge Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Civil Engineering
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Simply Put, A Great Place to Work
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. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!
Bridge Engineer
Benesch is hiring a Bridge Engineer to join our Colorado Division. As a Bridge Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on vehicular bridges (simple and complex), pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and other transportation-related structures. At Benesch we work on projects in the planning, design, construction, and in-service phases so you will get exposed to the full life-cycle of structures.
The ideal candidate will have a history of successfully completing bridge projects and the ability to mentor junior staff.
Location
This position offers flexibility within the front range of Colorado. Benesch is expanding our Colorado division, and we welcome candidates from diverse areas including but not limited to Greeley, Fort Collins, Johnstown, in addition to the Denver Metro area.
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
- 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 per DOT standards
- Coordinate the above tasks with the Project Manager
- Lead structural designers on bridge design and rehabilitation projects
- BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or related discipline, MS is a plus
- PE License in Colorado or ability to obtain through reciprocity
- 5 to 10+ years of bridge design experience
- Experience working with CDOT and/or municipalities
- Strong organization and leadership skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
- Proven experience performing complex analysis and design
- Ability to assemble a complete design package and construction documents for assigned elements or projects
- Proven experience with various structural design and analysis software;
Leap Bridge, LUSUS, Midas, and Open Bridge a plus - Excellent communication and client relation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Benefits:
Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits. We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans. Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan. From insurance and…
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