Railroad Grade Crossing – Designer

Benesch; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 103,155,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Designer I to join our Railroad Grade Crossing team, supporting traffic design and transportation engineering for roadway projects. You will create traffic signal plans, sign/pavement layouts, and perform analyses as part of a multidisciplinary group.

Fully remote arrangements will be considered for qualified candidates. The role emphasizes independence, mentoring peers, and coordinating deliverables with agencies and clients across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in rail/traffic engineering, grade crossing design, or related transportation work.
• Experience working with public agencies and municipalities; state DOT experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, signal design, safety analyses, and roadway design.
• Proficiency with CADD, Synchro, GIS, and other traffic modeling or design software.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage project deliverables, and mentor staff.
• Excellent communication, client relations, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses for rail grade crossings and associated roadway projects
• Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, and engineering calculations
• Coordinate drafting of project deliverables and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
• Build and maintain client relationships, including local and state transportation agencies
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events

Skills

Traffic engineering

Signal design

Roadway design

CADD

Synchro

GIS

Mentoring staff

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD

Synchro

GIS

Job description

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!

Benesch’s Rail Division provides trusted expertise in rail grade crossing safety, rail signal systems, and traffic operations. Our Rail Grade Crossing team focuses on designing safe and efficient rail crossings, traffic signal preemption, and related traffic and transportation improvements for both public agencies and private clients.

As a Designer I on our Railroad Grade Crossing team, you will support traffic design and transportation engineering efforts for roadway and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities may include traffic signal design, maintenance of traffic plans, signage and pavement marking layouts, and transportation analysis.

Location

Fully remote arrangements will be considered for qualified candidates.

The Impact You Will Have

• Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses for rail grade crossings and associated roadway projects
• Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, and engineering calculations
• Coordinate drafting of project deliverables and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
• Build and maintain client relationships, including local and state transportation agencies
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events

What We Are Looking For #LI-MM1

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
• 0-3 years of experience in rail/traffic engineering, grade crossing design, or related transportation work
• Experience working with public agencies and municipalities; state DOT experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, signal design, safety analyses, and roadway design
• Proficiency with CADD, Synchro, GIS, and other traffic modeling or design software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage project deliverables, and mentor staff
• Excellent communication, client relations, and organizational skills #LI -ML1

Pay Range

USD $36 - $40

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• 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.

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

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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