Bridge Designer (EIT)

Bridge Designer (EIT)

Benesch is seeking to hire a motivated Civil Engineer with 0 to 4 years of experience to join our Railroad Bridge team in Fort Worth, TX.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with or experienced in Rail Bridge or Highway Bridge design. This candidate will have the opportunity to work with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Technicians across our various offices to deliver services for Class 1, short line, and commuter railroads. Someone in this role would be expected to communicate professionally internally and externally, be adaptable to project needs, conduct essential analyses of project elements, and more.

Benesch’s Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Fort Worth, TX office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Performing basic analysis of project elements.
• Performing load development, designing calculations of project elements, and checking work.
• Preparing organized structural calculations.
• Designing 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

What We Are Looking For

• BS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline.
• MS in Civil Engineering preferred.
• EIT certification or able to obtain within one (1) year.
• Minimum one (1) year of structural design experience or relevant internship experience.
• Excellent communication for internal and external clients.
• Detail-oriented and experienced with developing plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design.
• Familiarity or proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or other relevant software.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Why Benesch It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• 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 Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 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. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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