Transportation Project Engineer
Listed on 2026-08-14
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Environmental Compliance & Protection
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.
Transportation Project EngineerBenesch is hiring a Project Engineer to join our talented team in our Denver office! On our team, you will have the opportunity to work on various infrastructure projects for State DOT's, local municipalities and private clients. You will provide design support for roadways, driveways, sidewalks, greenways, parks, multimodal improvements, and bridge replacement projects. You will regularly interact and coordinate designs efforts with the hydraulic, traffic, structures, environmental and other disciplines to develop turnkey projects.
LocationThis position will be based in our Denver office.
The Impact You Will Have- Working on the design of roadways, highways, and interstates from preliminary to final design
- Develop plans, specifications, reports, and cost estimates
- Coordinate with reviewers and other disciplines to ensure accuracy and quality of work
- Contribute to proposal development
- Directly assist Project Managers and Design Leaders
- Manage and maintain project documentation
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to complete project requirements and deliver a quality design to the client
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, or higher, is required
- 10+ years of roadway design experience
- PE is required
- CDOT roadway design experience preferred
- Experience working with clients such as State and County Departments of Transportation, and municipal.
- Proficient at using Microstation and/or Inroads (Open Roads Designer a plus)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
$104,000 — $135,000 USD
Benefits- Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees. Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.
- Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans.
- Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.
- From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.
It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
- Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
- Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
- Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
- Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one
Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.
Explore our full benefits here: Equal Opportunity & AccessibilityAt Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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