Roadway Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement planning tools

Flexible work schedules

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A civil engineering firm seeks a Roadway Project Engineer to join their team in Milwaukee, Madison, or Neenah. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of civil transportation design experience and be a licensed PE in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include collaborating with senior staff on projects, managing budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior employees. The firm offers flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of progressive civil transportation design experience.
• Experience with public agencies and private entities.
• Able to work independently and develop project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior staff to deliver transportation projects.
• Be accountable for budgets and schedules.
• Mentor junior staff and interact with clients.

Skills

Civil transportation design

Project management

Communication skills

Client relations

CADD standards compliance

Civil3D Designer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed PE in Wisconsin

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

Roadway Project Engineer

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Civil Roadway team in Milwaukee, Madison or Neenah! The ideal candidate has experience with civil transportation design and comprehensive knowledge of roadway projects and developing plans in accordance with local DOT standards.

Location

This position will report to our Milwaukee, Madison or Neenah office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Work closely with senior staff to deliver transportation projects
• Ability to work independently within a design team to execute project work plans
• Be accountable for budgets and schedules provided by the Project Manager
• Mentor junior staff
• Interact with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders

What You Will Need

• A minimum of 4 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation design experience
• Licensed PE in the state of Wisconsin or able to obtain licensure through comity within one year
• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience working with public agencies, private entities and/or municipalities
• Progressive experience with developing plans specifications, and submissions per DOT standards and requirements
• Excellent communication and client relation skills
• Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules
• Civil3D Designer proficiency
• Ensure compliance with project CADD standards
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions, & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed, with the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs, including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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