Municipal Engineering Project Engineer

Benesch; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and leadership training

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Flexible schedules

Paid time off & parental leave

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Municipal Engineering Project Engineer for Georgia activities. The role focuses on roadway, drainage, parks, and water resources design for cities and counties. You will work in a collaborative team, gain hands‑on responsibility, and develop leadership as the team expands in Georgia.

The position requires a BS in Civil Engineering and 4+ years of municipal project experience, with a GA PE license preferred or pursued. Hybrid work in Atlanta or Augusta is available.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of municipal project experience (stormwater, water distribution, and sanitary sewers).
• GA PE license preferred or licensure pursued quickly.
• Demonstrated creativity and judgment in engineering applications.
• Proficiency with engineering software.
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Experience with ESRI ArcMap GIS and/or hydraulic water modeling is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver municipal infrastructure projects for local communities.
• Support decisions with hydraulic and budget analyses to provide data-driven input.
• Advance project designs from concept through completion.
• Produce and refine layouts linking project elements to design intent.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure constructible designs.
• Align design work with specifications, cost estimates, and pay applications for accurate delivery.
• Take ownership of design files andSupport QC review processes.

Skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Software proficiency

GIS experience

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE license (GA)

Tools

ESRI ArcMap GIS

Hydraulic water modeling

Job description

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!

Municipal Engineering Project Engineer

Our Georgia Municipal team is hiring and focused on delivering impactful local government infrastructure projects, including roadway and sidewalk design, parks, culverts and drainage, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater/water resources work for cities and counties across the region. The team works in a highly collaborative environment and offers strong exposure across a wide range of municipal projects, giving engineers hands‑on responsibility and meaningful project experience. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow their technical expertise, take ownership early, and build a long‑term career path as the team continues to expand its presence across key Georgia markets and develop future leaders in municipal engineering.

The ideal candidate for this role is a civil or municipal engineer with a strong interest in public infrastructure and local government work, ideally with 4+ years of experience in roadway, drainage, or water resources design. Candidates should either hold their PE license or be actively working toward obtaining it as we proudly support engineers throughout the licensure process and their overall professional development.

Location

This position will be based in either our Atlanta or Augusta office, with field work as needed to support project delivery. We support hybrid schedules and offer a collaborative, team‑oriented environment where employees work closely together, stay engaged with projects, and enjoy strong in‑office connections and support.

The Impact You Will Have

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of municipal infrastructure that directly impacts local communities
• Support engineering decisions through hydraulic and budget analyses that provide meaningful, data‑driven input for clients
• Advance project designs from concept through completion by developing, reviewing, and validating calculations and design components
• Produce and refine layouts that connect individual project elements to the overall design intent and community purpose
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure designs are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project goals
• Align design work with specifications, cost estimates, and pay applications to support accurate and efficient project delivery
• Take ownership of assigned design files and support quality assurance through independent QC review processes

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with municipal projects, including stormwater, water distribution, and sanitary sewers
• Licensed PE in Georgia is preferred, or a desire to obtain licensure quickly
• Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in the application of engineering
• Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline, showing proficiency in multiple programs specific to this discipline
• Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment
• Experience in ESRI ArcMap GIS and/or hydraulic water modeling is a plus
• Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus

Why Benesch

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit‑eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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