Transportation Drainage Project Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required

8+ years of transportation drainage experience preferred

Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) License required (or obtain within 6 months of employment)

A history of progressive responsibility in transportation/roadway drainage design including:

History of successfully managing projects, teams and delivering projects

Experience with design and plan production coordination related to transportation and standalone drainage projects

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Track-record for adhering to design budgets and schedules through the effective utilization of technical drainage staff

Strong analytical, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making ability

Ability to utilize accounting and scheduling software for project management

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to prioritize, manage, and advance multiple projects simultaneously

Thorough understanding of state, federal and regional design and regulatory standards

Experience developing deliverables per CDOT standards and requirements (preferred)

Established relationships with Colorado Front Range clients (preferred)

Experience with developing detailed floodplain studies and floodplain permitting for no-rise certifications (preferred)

Solid understanding of FEMA technical requirements for CLOMR and LOMR submittals (preferred)

Eagerness to mentor and train others

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The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

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.

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