Transportation Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Flexible schedules

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Engineer to join our transportation infrastructure service line. The role focuses on planning, design, and construction of public projects, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to proposals.

A BS in Civil Engineering is required; PE license in KS/MO is preferred. This hybrid role supports collaboration with local DOTs from offices in Kansas and Missouri, including Manhattan, KS.

Qualifications

• BSCE or higher is required.
• Ability to work in a team on challenging projects.
• Effective communication skills and deliverable development.
• Experience with local/state public agency clients preferred.
• KS/MO PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs of urban and rural roadways from preliminary to final design.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to define data needs and outputs.
• Prepare and coordinate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items.
• Support studies and analysis to meet client goals and compliance.
• Mentor and supervise technical staff on projects.
• Manage small projects and assist project managers in larger scope delivery.
• Maintain project documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Deliverables development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (KS/MO preferred)

Tools

ORD design software

Job description

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)

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.

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

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.

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