Roadway Designer

Benesch•Glastonbury, CT

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 Designer Join our growing team in Glastonbury as a Civil Designer. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a Designer you will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, and supporting calculations / documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients. Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred
Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products
Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks
The position may include the need to perform Field Inspection and may require travel to project sites
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
Detailed, and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven

Responsibilities

Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements
Draw design details under direction of others
Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items
Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards
Coordinate drafting of an element
Perform field or site visits as needed
Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software

Benefits

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, 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
Retirement Benefits
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 9%)
Work/Life Balance
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
Employee Engagement
At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities.
Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives.
We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.