Utah Roadway Project Engineer

alfredbeneschco; Lehi (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real career growth

Retirement contribution up to 9%

Flexible work schedules

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Benesch invites applications for a Roadway Project Engineer to join our transportation engineering team. The role focuses on planning, design, and construction of transportation infrastructure for public agencies in Utah.

You will prepare and review plans, specs, contracts, and estimates and mentor junior staff. The candidate should have a civil engineering degree, strong communication, and experience with UDOT/municipal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or higher.
• 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 UDOT and/or municipalities.
• Proficient with Microstation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and complex modeling design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utah Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain upon hire (Preferred).
• Project experience in transportation engineering design (Preferred).
• Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Task deliverables

Transportation engineering design

Software modeling

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

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.

Roadway 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 focused 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 offers flexibility within Utah. Benesch is expanding into Utah, whether you are on the Wasatch Front or in Southern Utah.

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 UDOT and/or municipalities
• Proficient with Microstation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD) and complex modeling design
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Utah Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain upon hire (Preferred)
• Project experience in transportation engineering design (Preferred)
• Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred

Why Benesch?

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

Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.
• A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.
• Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.

Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

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