Benesch
About Benesch
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.
Position Overview We are seeking a Structural Bridge Technical Manager with deep expertise in structural engineering and bridge design. The role focuses on technical leadership and delivery of high‑quality structural design projects, serving as a subject‑matter expert for the bridge team.
Location and Work Arrangement Open to candidates located in Kansas or Missouri. The Kansas Division has offices in Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Manhattan, KS; Lenexa, KS; and Kansas City, MO. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with in‑office collaboration when feasible. Candidates located outside the region may be considered for a fully remote arrangement.
Impact You Will Have Technical Design Leadership & Delivery
Lead and perform structural design and analysis for bridge and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with design criteria, codes, and standards.
Develop and review technical work products including calculations, design documents, drawings, and specifications.
Coordinate structural design elements with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Establish and promote engineering best practices, innovative solutions, and quality control procedures across projects.
Technical Guidance & Mentorship
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on bridge design methodologies, analysis approaches, and technical decision‑making.
Mentor and provide technical coaching to engineering staff to elevate design competency and professional growth.
Review and advise on technical progress and challenges, ensuring clarity and technical rigor in deliverables.
Project Support & Coordination
Collaborate with Project Managers to define technical scope, design assumptions, and resources needed for successful project execution.
Support internal quality assurance processes and participate in design reviews.
Provide technical input during client meetings, design reviews, and project development discussions.
Contribute to the successful production and delivery of structural plans and specifications.
Qualifications
B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering (M.S. preferred).
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas and/or Missouri (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
8+ years of bridge structural engineering experience, with emphasis on design, analysis, and technical delivery (experience on KDOT or MoDOT projects preferred).
Strong proficiency with structural design and analysis software (e.g., AASHTO LRFD tools, modeling platforms, drafting environments).
Experience with bridge inspection and load rating is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to maintain technical quality within project schedules and budgets.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings as necessary.
Benefits Health & Wellness We prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, offering a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Professional Development
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development.
Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
Ongoing professional development through resources such as Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge‑sharing training sessions.
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager.
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.
Retirement Benefits
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, 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%).
Work/Life Balance
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.
Employee Engagement Benesch encourages team members to participate in employee resource groups and committees, community service, scholarships, and matching gift opportunities to enhance work-life balance and community‑focused initiatives.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal #J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Overview We are seeking a Structural Bridge Technical Manager with deep expertise in structural engineering and bridge design. The role focuses on technical leadership and delivery of high‑quality structural design projects, serving as a subject‑matter expert for the bridge team.
Location and Work Arrangement Open to candidates located in Kansas or Missouri. The Kansas Division has offices in Kansas City, KS; Topeka, KS; Wichita, KS; Manhattan, KS; Lenexa, KS; and Kansas City, MO. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with in‑office collaboration when feasible. Candidates located outside the region may be considered for a fully remote arrangement.
Impact You Will Have Technical Design Leadership & Delivery
Lead and perform structural design and analysis for bridge and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with design criteria, codes, and standards.
Develop and review technical work products including calculations, design documents, drawings, and specifications.
Coordinate structural design elements with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
Establish and promote engineering best practices, innovative solutions, and quality control procedures across projects.
Technical Guidance & Mentorship
Serve as a subject‑matter expert on bridge design methodologies, analysis approaches, and technical decision‑making.
Mentor and provide technical coaching to engineering staff to elevate design competency and professional growth.
Review and advise on technical progress and challenges, ensuring clarity and technical rigor in deliverables.
Project Support & Coordination
Collaborate with Project Managers to define technical scope, design assumptions, and resources needed for successful project execution.
Support internal quality assurance processes and participate in design reviews.
Provide technical input during client meetings, design reviews, and project development discussions.
Contribute to the successful production and delivery of structural plans and specifications.
Qualifications
B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering (M.S. preferred).
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Kansas and/or Missouri (or ability to obtain reciprocity).
8+ years of bridge structural engineering experience, with emphasis on design, analysis, and technical delivery (experience on KDOT or MoDOT projects preferred).
Strong proficiency with structural design and analysis software (e.g., AASHTO LRFD tools, modeling platforms, drafting environments).
Experience with bridge inspection and load rating is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to maintain technical quality within project schedules and budgets.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Willingness to travel to project sites and client meetings as necessary.
Benefits Health & Wellness We prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, offering a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
Professional Development
Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development.
Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses.
Ongoing professional development through resources such as Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge‑sharing training sessions.
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager.
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications.
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement.
Retirement Benefits
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, 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%).
Work/Life Balance
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.
Employee Engagement Benesch encourages team members to participate in employee resource groups and committees, community service, scholarships, and matching gift opportunities to enhance work-life balance and community‑focused initiatives.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal #J-18808-Ljbffr