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
  • Licensed PE in TN or ability to obtain licensure within one year
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Experience with public agencies, municipalities, or private entities
  • Progressive experience with developing plans and specifications per DOT standards
  • Excellent communication and client relation skills
  • Strong organizational skills with a record of adhering to budgets and schedules
  • Advanced skills in MicroStation and Geopak; OpenRoads Designer knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior staff to deliver transportation projects
  • Work independently within a design team to execute project plans
  • Manage budgets and schedules as outlined by the Project Manager
  • Mentor junior staff members
  • Communicate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders

Benefits

  • Career growth and leadership development opportunities
  • Up to 9% retirement contribution for eligible employees
  • Flexible work schedules to support personal commitments
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave for eligible employees
  • Mentorship and hands-on experience from day one, with opportunities to make a significant impact
Full Job Description
Roadway Project Engineer I

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Civil Roadway team in Tennessee! 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 Franklin or Nashville office on a hybrid work schedule.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Work closely with senior staff to deliver transportation projects
  • Ability to work independently within a design team to execute project work plans
  • Be accountable for budgets and schedules provided by the Project Manager
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Interact 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 TN or able to obtain licensure through comity within one year
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Experience working with public agencies, private entities and/or municipalities
  • Progressive experience with developing plans specifications, and submissions per DOT standards and requirements
  • Excellent communication and client relation skills
  • Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
  • Advanced use of MicroStation and Geopak. OpenRoads Designer experience a plus
  • 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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