Transportation Senior Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Transportation Engineer plays a key role in shaping the future of mobility for the communities BENEN serves. In this leadership-driven role, you will guide transportation design projects for local, county, and state agencies – including Caltrans – while advancing the technical excellence and vision of our Transportation Sector.

You will leverage your expertise in roadway and civil engineering to lead multidisciplinary teams from early conceptual planning through final PS&E delivery. Your work will directly influence how people move through their cities, ensuring safer, more efficient, and more resilient transportation networks.

As a Senior Transportation Engineer, you will oversee and produce the core deliverables that define successful projects: geometrics, design calculations, technical reports, drawings, staging concepts, specifications, and construction cost estimates. You will coordinate project teams, mentor junior staff, uphold rigorous quality standards, and collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships and deliver thoughtful, innovative solutions.

This is a highly visible role for an engineer who thrives on technical challenges, project leadership, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through sustainable, community-focused transportation design.

Essential Responsibilities
Internal Focus

• Provide technical leadership and oversight, design guidance and direction, and quality control for transportation projects
• Support the development and refinement of design standards, tools, and and templates that elevate team efficiency and consistency
• Mentor Designers, Technicians, and Junior Engineers, strengthening the team's capabilities in design fundamentals, technical decision making, and software proficiency

Project and Staff Focus

• Lead elements of roadway and transportation design including geometrics, roadway drainage, , signing and striping, traffic handling and staging concepts, and construction cost estimates
• Prepare – or direct the preparation of – engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications
• Coordinate tasks, workloads, and deadlines to keep multidisciplinary project teams aligned and on schedule
• Assist with developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, and progress metrics to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide delegated responsible-charge support, contributing to technical direction and decision-making

External and Client Focus

• Participate in client and stakeholder meetings, representing BENEN with professionalism, clarity, and strong technical competence
• Support project managers in resolving issues, communicating progress, and maintaining high levels of client satisfaction
• Help strengthen relationships building with local and county agencies, Caltrans, and private-sector partners by fostering trust and responsiveness

Business Development Focus

• Contribute to proposal narrative writing, scope development, and fee support
• Identify opportunities for additional work within existing client accounts and help position the team for future projects
• Engage in industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to build the firm's presence and support strategic growth

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation and roadway design
• Proficient with MicroStation (InRoads / OpenRoads) and/or Civil 3D
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders

Compensation
Salary commensurate with senior level technical and project leadership responsibilities. Reports to discipline lead. $165,000 - $205,000

BENEN also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, telework capabilities, health and wellness benefits, retirement and profit-sharing contributions, paid time off and holidays, professional development support, and performance based incentives consistent with company policy.