Roadway Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer to support our Civil Roadway team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years in civil transportation design, with a strong focus on local DOT compliance.

This hybrid role allows flexibility across Pennsylvania offices including Pittsburgh. You will be responsible for leading project teams, managing budgets, and mentoring junior staff while contributing to our strategic growth initiatives.

We offer a supportive environment with career growth opportunities and attractive benefits, including a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of diverse civil transportation design experience.
• Licensed PE in Pennsylvania or planning to obtain licensure.
• Experience with public agencies, private entities, and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans.
• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Civil transportation design

Communication skills

Organizational skills

CADD expertise

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Roadway Project Engineer

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Civil Roadway team. 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 be a hybrid position in any of our Pennsylvania offices including Allentown, King of Prussia, Pittsburgh, Pottsville, or Wilkes-Barre.

The Impact You Will Have

• Create and execute project work plans
• Manage project teams, accountable for budget and schedule
• Mentor junior staff
• Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives and collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the DOT
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events
• Ability to identify opportunities and lead strategic project pursuits
• Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 4 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation design experience
• Licensed PE in the state of PA or planning to obtain licensure in the near future
• 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
• Advanced use of CADD and assure compliance with project CADD standards
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

Benefits

We invest in our people, not just our projects. Career growth 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. Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit‑eligible employees. Mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

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.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail].

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.