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 expertise or an interest in furthering their career focused on planning, engineering design, and 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 has the opportunity for a flexible hybrid work schedule with the option to office in Omaha, Bellevue, Lincoln, or Grand Island, NE. Preference given to candidates in the Omaha-metro area.

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 or 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 and 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
Nebraska Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain upon hire (preferred)
Project experience in transportation engineering design (preferred)
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 timely manner
Experience working with Local and State public agency clients (Public Works, DOTs, etc.)
Proficient at using Microstation Open Roads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D design software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills