Roadway Designer

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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!

Civil Roadway Designer

We have a career opportunity for a Civil Designer to work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As Civil Designer, you will perform fundamental analysis, design calculations, design reports, roadway design modeling, coordinate drafting project elements with the design team and many other opportunities to advance your design expertise from start to finish on many types of projects.

Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location

This position will be based in any of our following offices - Rapid City, SD, Omaha, NE, Bellevue, NE, Lincoln, NE, Grand Island, NE.

The Impact You Will Have

Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships

Review mathematical calculations, organize calculations to be included in the design file, and follow project standards as assigned by the Project Manager

Establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress

Design and model simplistic mill and overall jobs to more complex new and reconstruction projects

What You Will Need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related discipline required

Desire to obtain your E.I.T (desire to obtain P.E. in the future)

Perform design efforts and plan development for Transportation projects (including roadway, traffic, hydraulics, Erosion Control, etc.)

Knowledgeable in Microstation, OpenRoads Designer and Microsoft Office products

Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects

Willingness to be adaptable to office and field project site inspection tasks to support project design.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)

Detailed, and organized and thrive in environments that are deadline-driven

Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch!

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. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch!

Professional Development

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, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge‑sharing training sessions

Personalized training and career development plans with your manager

Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses / certifications

Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge

Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit‑sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work / Life Balance

Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)

Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career

Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed with the ability to bundle time‑off plans for extended vacations or life events

Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work‑life balance and contribute to our community‑focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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