Civil Project Engineer

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Civil Project Engineer
We have an exciting career opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer looking to contribute to the strategic growth initiatives of our Illinois Civil group. In this role, you will both self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of infrastructure projects and play an essential role in managing client relationships.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil transportation design, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design. Previous experience utilizing MicroStation and Geopak is required.
Location
This position provides a flexible work schedule, with three days working from the Chicago, IL office and two days remotely.
The Impact You Will Have

• You will complete project design plans and work closely with Project Managers, integrating data and performing fundamental analysis of project elements
• You will work on a broad range of projects for municipal, public, and private clients
• You will establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
• You will ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents, including adhering to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking
• You will champion relationships with key clients throughout Illinois.
• You will contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed
• You will represent Benesch at industry events and have active involvement in professional organizations

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• 5+ years of civil transportation design experience, including geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design using MicroStation and Geopak.
• Licensed Project Engineer (P.E) in the state of Illinois.
• You are experienced working with Illinois DOT/ Federal Aid Local Agency and will be well-versed in applicable codes and standards.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and the public

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Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for 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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