Roadway Project Engineer

Benesch

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of civil transportation design experience
  • PE license in GA or plan to obtain within a year
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering
  • Experience with public agencies and municipalities
  • Knowledge of DOT standards for plans and specifications, including OpenRoads
  • Excellent communication and client relation skills
  • Strong organizational skills and adherence to budgets and schedules

Responsibilities

  • Create and execute project work plans
  • Manage project teams and ensure budget and schedule compliance
  • Mentor junior staff in professional development
  • Contribute to division growth initiatives
  • Act as a liaison with clients, DOT, and project stakeholders
  • Represent company at industry events
  • Identify opportunities for strategic project pursuits

Benefits

  • Career growth with leadership development and training
  • Up to 9% retirement contribution for eligible employees
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Mentorship and hands-on experience from day one
Full Job Description
Roadway Project Engineer

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Civil, Roadway team. The ideal candidate has experience with civil transportation design and comprehensive knowledge of roadway projects and developing plans in accordance with local DOT standards.
Location

This position will report to our Atlanta or Augusta office Tuesday - Thursday. Mondays and Fridays will be worked remote.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Create and execute project work plans
  • Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives and collaborate on regional growth strategy
  • Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the DOT
  • Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
  • Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
  • Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders
What You Will Need
  • A minimum of 4 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation design experience
  • Licensed PE in the state of GA or planning to obtain licensure within one year
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Experience working with public agencies, private entities and/or municipalities
  • Progressive experience with developing plans, technical specifications, and submissions per DOT standards and requirements, including OpenRoads
    • Previous experience with GDOT standards and requirements is preferred
  • Excellent communication and client relation skills
  • Strong organization skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
  • Advanced use of CADD and assure compliance with project CADD standards
  • Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

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.

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