Transportation Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Engineer to enhance transportation infrastructure. This role involves developing designs for urban and rural roadways, collaborating with diverse teams, and managing project documentation. The company values inclusivity and offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility to work from various Kansas/Missouri offices. With a commitment to professional development and work-life balance, this opportunity promises a rewarding career path where your contributions will significantly impact communities and infrastructure.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Benefits

Retirement Plan Contributions

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Community Service Programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience with Local and State public agency clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for urban and rural roadways.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements.
• Manage project documentation and support proposal development.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Project Management

Transportation Engineering Design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

ORD Design Software

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-apply for the job!

Transportation Project Engineer

We have a career opportunity for an experienced transportation engineer to be part of an established service line at Benesch focused on enhancing transportation infrastructure.The ideal candidate will have the expertise or an interest in furthering their career focus on planning, engineering design, and the construction of transportation infrastructure for public agencies. The successful candidate will prepare and review plans, technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates related to a variety of transportation projects. Project Engineers also mentor and supervise the work of technical support personnel assigned to the project.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS, Topeka, KS, Wichita, KS, Manhattan, KS, Lenexa, KS, or Kansas City, MO.

The Impact You Will Have

• Developing detailed designs of urban and rural roadways from preliminary to final design


• Collaborating with team members, communities, and stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and outputs to develop applications


• Compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items


• Supporting studies and alternative analysis to determine best solutions to meet compliance and client goals


• Working with various disciplines and reviewers to ensure complete, accurate, and high-quality deliverables


• Contribute to proposal development


• Managing small projects, project tasks, and assisting Project Managers in overall large project delivery


• Manage and maintain project documentation

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or higher, is required


• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects


• Ability to communicate effectively


• Ability to develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner


• Experience working with Local and State public agency clients (Public Works, DOTs, etc.)


• Proficient with ORD design software


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Kansas and/or Missouri Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain upon hire (preferred)


• Project experience in transportation engineering design (preferred)

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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, 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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