Municipal Engineering Project Engineer

About the role

The Municipal Engineering Project Engineer position is part of the Georgia Municipal team at Benesch, a multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. The team focuses on delivering impactful local government infrastructure projects, including roadway and sidewalk design, parks, culverts and drainage, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater/water resources work for cities and counties across the region.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of municipal infrastructure that directly impacts local communities
• Support engineering decisions through hydraulic and budget analyses that provide meaningful, data-driven input for clients
• Advance project designs from concept through completion by developing, reviewing, and validating calculations and design components
• Produce and refine layouts that connect individual project elements to the overall design intent and community purpose
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure designs are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project goals
• Align design work with specifications, cost estimates, and pay applications to support accurate and efficient project delivery
• Take ownership of assigned design files and support quality assurance through independent QC review processes

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with municipal projects, including stormwater, water distribution, and sanitary sewers
• Licensed PE in Georgia is preferred, or a desire to obtain licensure quickly

Qualifications

• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in the application of engineering
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline, showing proficiency in multiple programs specific to this discipline
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
• Experience in ESRI ArcMap GIS and/or hydraulic water modeling is a plus
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of local government regulations and standards

Benefits

Benesch offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexible scheduling options
• Generous paid time off and parental leave
• Mentorship and hands-on experience opportunities
• Clear paths forward in career growth and leadership development

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is based in either our Atlanta or Augusta office, with field work as needed to support project delivery. We support hybrid schedules and offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benesch is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We prohibit 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. For more information, please refer to our Equal Employment Opportunity and Accessibility policies.