Senior Site Civil Engineer

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Senior Site Civil Engineer
Benesch is seeking to hire a Senior Site/Civil Engineer/Technical Manager to join the Land Development Design team in our Charlotte office. In this position, you'll hold a first-level technical management position with guidance from senior leadership. This role entails supervising staff, mentoring their technical skills, and contributing to project management. Your responsibilities will involve managing technical project elements, communicating progress and issues, and actively participating in professional organizations.
As a Technical Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in the execution of projects and the development of technical talent within the North Carolina division. Your expertise and leadership will directly impact project success, ensuring the completion of accurate and compliant technical analyses and designs. Through your mentorship and involvement in professional organizations, you'll contribute to the continuous advancement of technical knowledge and the North Carolina divisionreputation within the industry.
Location
This position will report to our Charlotte office location on a hybrid or fixed work schedule.
The Impact You Will Have

• Provide guidance and direction in technical project elements, ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of analyses and designs, thereby enhancing project outcomes and client satisfaction
• Communicate technical progress and issues to Project Managers promptly, facilitating informed decision-making and proactive problem-solving, ultimately contributing to project efficiency and success
• Train and mentor staff, imparting technical knowledge and skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the team
• Perform, review, and manage technical analyses and designs, ensuring completeness and compliance with quality standards, thereby mitigating risks and ensuring project integrity
• Actively participate in professional organizations enhancing personal expertise and contributing to industry advancement
• Assist with business development efforts and proposal development, leveraging technical expertise to secure new opportunities and drive company growth
• Identify opportunities for implementation of technical processes within the North Carolina division, standardizing work plans and enhancing efficiency and consistency in project execution, facilitating continuous improvement and innovation across projects and teams
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert on projects, providing specialized knowledge and insights to optimize project outcomes and deliver added value to clients
• Continually advance knowledge of software, codes, and standards through training and seminars, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and emerging technologies

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Professional Engineering License in the state of North Carolina
• Demonstrated minimum of 12 years of experience in the site civil land development industry with proven expertise in developing project plans, obtaining permits and observation of construction activities
• Previous experience in AutoCAD civil 3D and various design software for land development projects
• Showcase strong analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling efficient decision-making and resolution of complex technical challenges
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills to interface with stakeholders, fostering clear and transparent communication channels and promoting collaboration
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and concise interactions with clients, team members, and stakeholders

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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

• Opportunities to contribute beyond regular job duties
• Work-Life Team: Implements programs to boost productivity and work-life balance
• Rewards & Recognition Team: Cultivates a culture of appreciation
• Corporate Social Responsibility Team: Manages matching gift programs, community service, student scholarships, and more
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team: Promotes positive change and supports a diverse workforce.

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