Transportation Project Engineer
Listed on 2025-10-08
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer, Systems Engineer, Safety Engineer
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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. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!
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
- 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
At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
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Professional Development
- Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team…
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