Roadway Designer I

Alfred Benesch & Company; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company in Wisconsin is seeking a Roadway Designer I to contribute to transportation projects for state and local agencies. You will perform engineering modeling, analysis, and design calculations, and assist with drafting project elements under supervision.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering (EIT preferred), proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – e‑mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detailed and organized individual who thrives in deadline‑driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.
• Draw design details under direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of an element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

E.I.T (or plan to obtain P.E.)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roadway Designer I

Join our growing Civil‑Roadway team as a Designer I. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a Designer you will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, and supporting calculations/documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients.

Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location

This position will be in our office in either Milwaukee, WI or Madison, WI.

The Impact You Will Have

• Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.
• Draw design details under direction of others.
• Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.
• Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.
• Coordinate drafting of an element.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – e‑mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detailed and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline‑driven.

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.

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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.

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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