Transportation Project Engineer

1 week ago


Lincoln, United States Benesch Full time
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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. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and 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

Transportation Project Engineer

We have a career opportunity for an experienced transportation engineer to be part of an established service line at Benesch focused on enhancing transportation infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise or an interest in furthering their career focused on planning, engineering design, and construction of transportation infrastructure for public agencies. The successful candidate will prepare and review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates related to a variety of transportation projects. Project Engineers also mentor and supervise the work of technical support personnel assigned to the project.
Location

This position has the opportunity for a flexible hybrid work schedule with the option to office in Omaha, Bellevue, Lincoln, or Grand Island, NE. Preference given to candidates in the Omaha-metro area.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Developing detailed designs of urban and rural roadways from preliminary to final design
  • Collaborating with team members, communities, and stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and outputs or to develop applications
  • Compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items
  • Supporting studies and alternative analysis to determine best solutions to meet compliance and client goals
  • Working with various disciplines and reviewers to ensure complete, accurate, and high quality deliverables
  • Contribute to proposal development
  • Managing small projects and project tasks and assisting Project Managers in overall large project delivery
  • Manage and maintain project documentation
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or higher, is required
  • Nebraska Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain upon hire (preferred)
  • Project experience in transportation engineering design (preferred)
  • Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to develop task deliverables in a complete and timely manner
  • Experience working with Local and State public agency clients (Public Works, DOTs, etc.)
  • Proficient at using Microstation Open Roads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Professional Development
  • Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for 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 4%)
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
  • Opportunities to contribute beyond regular job duties
  • Work-Life Team: Implements programs to boost productivity and work-life balance
  • Rewards & Recognition Team: Cultivates a culture of appreciation
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Team: Manages matching gift programs, community service, student scholarships, and more
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team: Promotes positive change and supports a diverse workforce.


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