Civil​/Track - Project Engineer

Civil/Track - Project Engineer

Benesch is a growing, multi‑disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country, creating spaces and providing connections that make a difference.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility to work from the following offices that host a Railroad‑Track team:
Omaha, NE;
Milwaukee, WI;
Chicago, IL;
Naperville, IL;
Charlotte, NC; and Raleigh, NC.

• Serve as a track design engineer on projects of various scales.
• Provide essential support to track and civil discipline leads in major infrastructure projects.
• Conduct quantity take‑offs for all track corridor components, encompassing both track and civil elements.
• Participate in the development of technical specifications.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional design teams.
• Offer valuable support to Project Managers.

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) plus 5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5 years of industry experience working on rail and transit projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain it within 1 year.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads/Open Roads/Open Rail.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley InRoads/Open Roads/Open Rail.
• Experience working on Railroad projects.

$95,000 - $125,000. The compensation reflects the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, which requires disclosure of the pay range for this role.

• Paid overtime and bonuses.
• Exceptional retirement fund contributions, including a 401(k) plan with profit‑sharing.
• Flexible schedules and generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Wellness incentives and programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term, and long‑term disability plans.
• Paid holidays throughout the year.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. The company provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical disabilities or other impairments.