Construction Project Engineer

About Benesch

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 will have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

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. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

We have a career opportunity for a Construction Engineer in our Connecticut division. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily inspection and documentation of infrastructure projects including road, bridge, water main, and sewer construction, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. You will also contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the construction group.

This position anticipates that you bring some experience with you, being able to lead the inspection or oversight of significant construction tasks with a high level of independence. This position provides progression towards managing multiple project tasks and becoming a project manager.

This position will report to our Glastonbury office but work at our client site in Norwich.

• Responsible for overseeing one or more key tasks on construction projects and complying with all project and company safety guidelines.
• Perform construction inspection and documentation and communicate if the work observed appears in compliance with project requirements.
• Prepare inspector’s daily reports and other project documentation as required by the project procedures, and be the example for documentation that supporting staff will refer to and checking their work.
• Report on progress of work, including technical issues, status of work remaining to be done and any noted deficiencies.
• Be the main point of contact at the field level for the Benesch team, as well as preparing calculations and supporting sketches for project documentation.
• Perform basic documentation audits, log, track and/or prepare responses to submittals and RFIs and perform materials testing including concrete testing and density testing.
• Write meeting minutes and conduct select project meetings and participate in client events and relative association activities.
• Assist with client relationships, as well as assisting with writing responses to Requests for Proposals from clients.

• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 6+ years of working experience with DOT preferred.
• Experience working on field projects desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and ability to perform services efficiently and within budgets and schedule.
• Ability to work outside on foot for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to be flexible with variable work shifts during the work week.
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license.

Salary range: $100,000 — $130,000 USD. Base salary, overtime, and bonuses based on experience and location.

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, offering 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.

• 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,…