Civil Project Engineer

Benesch•Chicago, IL

12d•$104,000 - $124,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. We are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews, committed to offering an inclusive work environment. This role is 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. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil transportation design, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design. Previous experience utilizing MicroStation and Geopak is required. This position provides a flexible work schedule, with three days working from the Chicago, IL office and two days remotely.

Requirements

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.
Experienced working with Illinois DOT/ Federal Aid Local Agency and will be 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.

Responsibilities

Complete project design plans and 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.