Benesch - Jacksonville, FL
posted 3 months ago
About the position
Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs while being large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and contribute your expertise when you have something to share. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected, and we encourage candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews to apply. As a Bridge Designer (EIT) within our dynamic Bridge/Structural Design team, you will be part of Benesch's thriving Railroad Services group. This role involves acquiring practical experience by collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to deliver services for Class I, short line, and commuter rail projects. Your responsibilities will include actively participating in the design of railroad structural projects, conducting essential analyses of project elements, and contributing to the development and formulation of design calculations. Our Railroad Division consists of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom have firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems, which uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions for a wide variety of rail projects. In this position, you will perform basic analysis of project elements, conduct load development and design calculations, prepare organized structural calculations, design and draft structural elements and details, and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner. You will also be expected to perform tasks on schedule and within budget as assigned, working independently under the guidance of a Project Manager.
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 required
- EIT or ability to obtain within the year
- Minimum 1 year of bridge design experience or relevant internship 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
