Civil Roadway Designer

Benesch • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Benesch is hiring a Roadway Designer I to join its growing Transportation team in Nashville, Tennessee, or Franklin, Tennessee. The role supports transportation projects for state and local transportation agencies by performing engineering modeling, analysis, design, calculations, and documentation, and coordinating the drafting of project elements. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

The position may involve field inspections and travel to project sites. The designer will work under the direction of others on design details, use applicable CADD and Microsoft software, and develop familiarity with relevant codes and standards. The role calls for collaboration, adaptability, strong communication, organization, and attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

Benesch describes opportunities for professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and increased responsibility. It also offers flexible work schedules, paid time off, parental leave, and retirement contributions to benefit-eligible employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to adapt to office and field inspection tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including emails, project memos, and reports.
• A detailed and organized approach, including the ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments.

Nice To Haves

• E.I.T. certification, or desire to obtain a P.E. in the future.
• Cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis, and/or design calculations for project elements.
• Draw design details under the direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of how they relate to pay items.
• Organize calculations for inclusion in design files and follow project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of a project element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Perform field inspection when required and travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexible work schedules that support professional and personal life.
• Generous paid time off for benefit-eligible employees.
• Parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level