Traffic Designer

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

About the Role

Join our growing Traffic team as a Traffic Designer. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As traffic designer, you will perform engineering analysis and supporting calculations / documentation relating to traffic safety and operations. You will prepare traffic design plans involving traffic management during construction, permanent signing, pavement marking and traffic signals for various municipal and DOT clients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in collecting and assimilating traffic data for traffic engineering studies.
• Perform capacity analysis using traffic engineering software (Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, Vissim) for a variety of studies, including intersections, interchanges, corridor studies, and traffic impact studies for developments.
• Conduct traffic safety studies for both municipal and DOT clients.
• Develop geometric alternatives to improve traffic operations and safety under direction of others.
• Develop design plans for traffic management during construction, pavement marking, signage, and traffic signals.
• Organize capacity and safety analysis results to be included in reports to clientele, following agency standards.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, GIS, and Microsoft Office products is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Synchro/Sim Traffic software, Highway Capacity Software, and other traffic analysis programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.).
• Detailed, and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven.

Qualifications

Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with traffic engineering software (Synchro, Highway Capacity Software, Sidra, Vissim).

Benefits

At Benesch, we offer:

• 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.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position is available to work from any of our Kansas offices. This includes Overland Park, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, or Manhattan, KS. Hybrid work schedule is available.