Traffic and Safety Project Engineer

Benesch • Fulltime • Miami, FL, USA + 1 more, United States • 3m ago

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

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. Diverse ideas come from diverse people, and 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!

Traffic and Safety Project Engineer

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Traffic and Safety team. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a project engineer, you will perform engineering analysis and supporting calculations / documentation relating to traffic safety and operations. You will also coordinate the drafting of project deliverables for various clients. The ideal candidate has experience with traffic and safety experience and comprehensive knowledge of local and FDOT standards.

Location

This position will report to our Ft. Lauderdale or Miami office 2-3 days a week. Other days will be worked remotely.

The Impact You Will Have

Create and execute project work plans.
Manage project analysis and deliverables.
Work in a collaborative environment, with team members, senior staff, and external clients.
Interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders, including the DOT.
Represent Benesch at industry and professional engagement events.

What You Will Need:

A minimum of 4 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation experience.
Licensed PE in the state of FL or planning to obtain licensure within one year.
B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Experience working with public agencies and/or municipalities. FDOT experience is preferred.
Progressive experience with developing plans analysis and reports per DOT standards and requirements.
Excellent communication and client relation skills.
Strong organizational skills with a track record for adhering to design budgets and schedules.
Advanced use of project-specific software such as CADD, Synchro, GIS, etc.
Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner.
Willingness to work at client sites, as needed, as an extension of client staff. #LI-MF1

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 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

Opportunities to contribute beyond regular job duties
Work-Life Team: Implements programs to boost productivity and work-life balance
Rewards & Recognition Team: Cultivates a culture of appreciation
Corporate Social Responsibility Team: Manages matching gift programs, community service, student scholarships, and more
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Team: Promotes positive change and supports a diverse workforce.

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

Benesch is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Disability/ Protected Veteran Employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation or belief, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the below documents:

Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

EEO Information

For more information about pay transparency, please download the below document:

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch’s Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com