Structural Engineer Jobs in Nebraska
Structural Engineer jobs in Nebraska concentrate in transportation infrastructure, commercial construction, and agricultural facility development, with consistent demand from new graduates through senior project leads. Omaha and Lincoln anchor the market, supported by growing project volume in Kearney, where firms like HDR Inc., Burns & McDonnell, and the University of Nebraska system maintain lasting hiring pipelines. Bridge and highway engineering, healthcare facility structures, and industrial building design are the specialties drawing the most consistent openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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!
Structural Project Engineer
Benesch is hiring a Bridge Project Engineer to join us in Nebraska. As a Bridge Project 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 allows a hybrid work schedule, with employees working out of one of our Nebraska office locations – Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, or Grand Island.
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
What You Will Need
- BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or related discipline, MS is a plus
- PE License in Nebraska or ability to obtain through reciprocity
- 5+ years of bridge design experience
- Experience working with NDOT 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 OpenBridge a plus
- Excellent communication and client relation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred
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Why Benesch?
It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- 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.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.
Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.
Explore our full benefits here: Click 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 by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies
Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.
All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com
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!
Structural Project Engineer
Benesch is hiring a Bridge Project Engineer to join us in Nebraska. As a Bridge Project 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 allows a hybrid work schedule, with employees working out of one of our Nebraska office locations – Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, or Grand Island.
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
What You Will Need
- BS in Civil Engineering and/or Structural Engineering or related discipline, MS is a plus
- PE License in Nebraska or ability to obtain through reciprocity
- 5+ years of bridge design experience
- Experience working with NDOT 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 OpenBridge a plus
- Excellent communication and client relation skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred
#LI-OS1
Why Benesch?
It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.
Here's what you can look forward to:
- 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.
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.
Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.
Explore our full benefits here: Click 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 by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.
Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies
Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.
All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com
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Structural Engineer Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural engineer jobs across Nebraska.
- Active Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Nebraska State Engineering Board
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, RISA, or ETABS
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or BIM coordination on commercial or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, and ACI or AISC design standards applicable to Nebraska projects
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, specifications, and client documentation
Structural Engineer Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural engineer in Nebraska?
You become a licensed structural engineer in Nebraska by earning a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, gaining qualifying work experience under a licensed Professional Engineer, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The Nebraska State Engineering and Land Surveying Board issues the PE license, which is required to stamp and seal engineering documents in the state.
Which companies hire structural engineers in Nebraska?
Employers hiring structural engineers in Nebraska right now include Olsson, HDR, and Kiewit, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nebraska's concentration of civil infrastructure firms, university system projects, and large agricultural and industrial facility developers keeps demand for structural engineers active across both Omaha and Lincoln.
Which Nebraska cities have the most structural engineer jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Nebraska are the Nebraska cities with the most structural engineer openings. Omaha leads due to its concentration of large engineering and construction firms, active commercial development, and major transportation infrastructure projects, while Lincoln's state government contracts, university campus construction, and growing tech and healthcare campuses sustain steady hiring alongside it.
Are there remote structural engineer jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. About 80% of structural engineer openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, site-dependent nature of most structural work. The portions most suited to remote arrangements are preliminary design, load calculations, and plan review tasks that don't require physical site access or sealed document coordination.
How can I get hired as a structural engineer in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to engineering associate or junior engineer roles at mid-size Nebraska civil and structural firms, where new graduates work under a licensed PE toward their own licensure. Firms like HDR and regional construction companies in Omaha and Lincoln regularly hire entry-level candidates from University of Nebraska engineering programs. Passing the FE exam before graduating and building a portfolio of coursework projects gives applicants a clear edge in the Nebraska market.
Where can I find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to structural engineer jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Nebraska openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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