Civil Project Engineer

Civil Project Engineer

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer looking to contribute to the strategic growth initiatives of our Illinois Civil group. In this role, you will both self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of infrastructure projects and play an essential role in managing client relationships.

• Demonstrated proficiency in areas such as geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design
• Experience utilizing MicroStation and Geopak
• Licensed Project Engineer (P.E) in the state of Illinois
• Experienced working with Illinois DOT/ Federal Aid Local Agency and well-versed in applicable codes and standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and the public

The Impact You Will Have

• Complete project design plans
• Work closely with Project Managers, integrating data and performing fundamental analysis of project elements
• Work on a broad range of projects for municipal, public, and private clients
• Establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
• Ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents, including adhering to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• Champion relationships with key clients throughout Illinois
• Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed
• Represent Benesch at industry events and have active involvement in professional organizations

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• 5+ years of civil transportation design experience, including geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design using MicroStation and Geopak
• Licensed Project Engineer (P.E) in the state of Illinois
• Experience working with Illinois DOT/ Federal Aid Local Agency and well-versed in applicable codes and standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and the public

The Impact You Will Have

• You will complete project design plans and work closely with Project Managers, integrating data and performing fundamental analysis of project elements
• You will work on a broad range of projects for municipal, public, and private clients
• You will establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
• You will ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents, including adhering to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• You will champion relationships with key clients throughout Illinois
• You will contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed
• You will represent Benesch at industry events and have active involvement in professional organizations

Why Benesch

• Investment in people with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that supports your life with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision benefits, company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans, and a 401K plan with profit-sharing contributions

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

• Benesses commitment 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
• Benesses commitment to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment