Transportation Project Engineer

Overview

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

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from any of our Kansas/Missouri offices. This includes Kansas City, KS;
Topeka, KS;
Wichita, KS;
Manhattan, KS;
Lenexa, KS; or Kansas City, MO.

• 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 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, 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
• 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 reviewable manner
• Experience working with Local and State public agency clients (Public Works, DOTs, etc.)
• Proficient with ORD design software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Kansas and/or Missouri Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain upon hire (preferred)
• Project experience in transportation engineering design (preferred)

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.

Benesch is 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.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read important information for California residents linked here.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are unable to access Benesch s Careers website due to a disability or impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing  Reasonable requests will be responded to on a case‑by‑case basis.