Roadway Project Engineer II

Benesch; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and leadership development

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer II in Raleigh, North Carolina. The ideal candidate will drive civil transportation projects, leveraging a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience and a PE license in North Carolina. This role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to mentor junior staff while ensuring adherence to project budgets and schedules.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with clients and stakeholders and upholding DOT standards in transportation design. Benefits include robust career growth opportunities and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of diverse civil transportation design experience.
• Licensed PE in NC or able to obtain through comity within one year.
• Experience with public agencies, private entities, and municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transportation projects with senior staff.
• Execute project work plans independently within a design team.
• Ensure projects remain under budget and on schedule.

Skills

Civil transportation design

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

Education

B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Roadway Project Engineer II

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 report to our Raleigh office on a hybrid work schedule.

The Impact You Will Have

• Work closely with senior staff to deliver transportation projects
• Work independently within a design team to execute project work plans
• Work closely with the Project Manager to ensure projects remain under budget and on schedule
• Mentor junior staff
• Interact with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders
• Contribute to Division strategic growth initiatives and collaborate on regional growth strategy
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events

What You Will Need

• A minimum of 10 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation design experience
• Licensed PE in the state of NC 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
• Advanced use of MicroStation and Geopak. OpenRoads Designer experience preferred
• Assure compliance with project CADD standards
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

Benefits

• 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
• 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

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.

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