Roadway Project Engineer
Benesch is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer to join our Civil Roadway team in Milwaukee, Madison, or Neenah. This role involves working closely with senior staff to deliver transportation projects, with opportunities to work independently within a design team to execute project work plans. The successful candidate will be accountable for budgets and schedules provided by the Project Manager and will mentor junior staff. Interaction with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders is also a key component of this position.
Key responsibilities include developing detailed designs of urban and rural roadways from preliminary to final design, collaborating with team members, communities, and stakeholders to define data needs and project requirements, and compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items. The engineer will also support studies and alternative analyses to determine the best solutions to meet compliance and client goals, work with various disciplines and reviewers to ensure complete, accurate, and high-quality deliverables, contribute to proposal development, manage small projects and project tasks, and assist Project Managers in overall large project delivery. Managing and maintaining project documentation is also essential.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or higher, a PE license (or the ability to obtain licensure through comity within one year), and a minimum of 4 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation design experience. Experience working with public agencies, private entities, and/or municipalities is required, along with progressive experience in developing plans, specifications, and submissions per DOT standards and requirements. Proficiency in Civil3D Designer, excellent communication and client relation skills, strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules, and the ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner are also necessary.
Benesch offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support a healthy lifestyle, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Professional development opportunities are available, such as management and leadership development at all levels, tuition reimbursement for job-related courses, ongoing professional development through various resources, personalized training and career development plans, and support for active participation in professional organizations. Retirement benefits include access to valuable retirement planning tools and the potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan. Work/life balance is supported through flexible work schedules and hours, generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB), and ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
At Benesch, we are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities by joining employee resource groups and committees to enhance work-life balance and contribute to community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs, including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.