Municipal Engineering Project Engineer

About the role

The Municipal Engineering Project Engineer position is part of Benesch's Georgia Municipal team, dedicated to delivering impactful local government infrastructure projects. The role involves contributing to the planning and delivery of municipal infrastructure, supporting engineering decisions, advancing project designs, collaborating across disciplines, and aligning design work with specifications.

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
• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in the application of engineering
• Increasing 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

Qualifications

• Passionate about public infrastructure and local government work
• Strong interest in municipal engineering
• Experience in roadway, drainage, or water resources design

Skills

• Proficiency in hydraulic and budget analysis
• Collaborative teamwork skills
• Knowledge of relevant software (ESRI ArcMap, hydraulic water modeling, AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Benefits

At Benesch, we offer:

• 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 for career growth and leadership development

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Hybrid schedule supported