Transportation Designer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Retirement contribution

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship

Job summary

Benesch is hiring a Transportation Designer to join our Civil team in Austin, TX. The role focuses on roadway design, data collection, modeling, and coordination of drafting and construction plans.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. You will work on projects with state and local agencies, perform field visits, and develop knowledge of codes and standards while using AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• E.I.T (and 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 individuals who thrive in environments that are deadline driven.
• The position may include the need to perform Field Inspection and may require occasional travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Collect and assimilate data andperform 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 design elements and construction plans.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards anduse of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself

Transportation Designer

Join our growing Civil team as a Roadway Designer. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a Designer you will create engineering models, perform analysis and designs, and produce supporting calculations and documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients. Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location

This position will be based out of our Austin, TX office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Collect and assimilate data andperform 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 design elements and construction plans.
• Perform field or site visits as needed.
• Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards anduse of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• E.I.T (and 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 individuals who thrive in environments that are deadline driven.
• The position may include the need to perform Field Inspection and may require occasional travel to project sites.

Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• 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

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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