Utah Roadway Project Engineer

Benesch; Provo (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Career development

Job summary

Benesch in Utah is seeking a Roadway Project Engineer to design urban and rural roadways, review plans and specifications, and coordinate with public agencies and stakeholders. You will mentor technical staff and contribute to proposal development while ensuring quality, compliant deliverables.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, strong teamwork, and experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer. A Utah PE license or eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Team-based collaboration on challenging projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to develop complete and reviewable task deliverables.
• Experience with UDOT or municipalities.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Utah PE license or ability to obtain upon hire (Preferred).
• Project experience in transportation engineering design (Preferred).
• Digital delivery and alternate delivery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for urban and rural roadways from preliminary to final design.
• Collaborate with team members, communities, and stakeholders to define data needs and outputs.
• Prepare and coordinate plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items.
• Support studies and analyses to meet client goals and compliance.
• Work with disciplines to ensure complete, accurate deliverables.
• Assist Project Managers on small projects and support larger deliveries.
• Manage and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Develop deliverables

Transportation design

UDOT experience

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Complex modeling

Job description

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, and whether you are on the Wasatch Front or in Southern Utah, we encourage you to apply and join us in this exciting expansion.

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

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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.

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