Roadway Project Engineer

Benesch•Pottsville, PA

20d•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! Roadway Project Engineer We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Pottsville Pennsylvania Civil Roadway team. The ideal candidate has experience with civil transportation design and comprehensive knowledge of roadway projects and developing plans in accordance with PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) Standards. We currently perform work in PennDOT Districts, 2,3,4,5, 6, & 8. Location This position will be a hybrid position in Pottsville, Pennsylvania office.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation design experience
Licensed PE in the state of PA or planning to obtain licensure in the near future
B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
Experience working with public agencies, private entities and/or municipalities
Progressive experience with developing plans, specifications, and submissions per PennDOT standards and requirements
Excellent communication and client relation skills
Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
Advanced use of CADD and assure compliance with project CADD standards
Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

Nice To Haves

Traffic engineering experience and interest is a plus

Responsibilities

Create and execute project schedules and work plans
Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
Mentor junior staff
Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives and collaborate on regional growth strategy
Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the PennDOT, PTC and County agencies.
Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders
Short progression to management opportunities

Benefits

insurance
retirement plans
wellness programs
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
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
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.