Roadway Project Engineer

Benesch; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and hands-on experience

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer to join their Civil Roadway team in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil transportation design and proficiency in managing projects according to local DOT standards. This role offers flexible hybrid working conditions.

Key responsibilities include project management, team mentoring, and client interaction, while the ideal candidate should possess a PE license in PA or plan to obtain one. Attractive career growth and financial benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of civil transportation design experience.
• Licensed PE in PA or planning to obtain licensure.
• Experience with developing DOT-compliant plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute project work plans.
• Manage project teams and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic growth.

Skills

Civil transportation design

Project management

Client relations

CADD proficiency

Organizational skills

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

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 assurance of compliance with project CADD standards
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

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

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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