Remote Rail Grade Crossing Designer | Traffic & Safety

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 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.