Structural Bridge Designer

About the role

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.

Location

This position will work out of our Franklin or Nashville office on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Performing basic analysis of project elements
• Performing load development and designing calculations of project elements and checking work
• Preparing organized structural calculations
• Designing and drafting structural elements and details
• Developing task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner
• Performing tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned
• Working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager

Requirements

• BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline
• EI or ability to obtain
• 0 to 2+ years of structural design experience
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Progressive experience with developing plans and specifications utilizing MicroStation
• 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
• Experience working with TDOT is a benefit
• Experience with MicroStation is a benefit

Benefits

• Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility
• A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes
• Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step