Civil Project Engineer

Benesch•Chicago, IL

8d•$104,000 - $124,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work 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! 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. The ideal candidate for this position 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. Location 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.
You are experienced working with Illinois DOT/ Federal Aid Local Agency and will be well-versed in applicable codes and standards.
You have 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

Benefits

Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.
Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans.
Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.
From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.
Professional Development Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing training sessions
Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement
Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions, & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed, with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement