Benesch · 20 hours ago
Railroad Grade Crossing – Traffic Project Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm that enhances infrastructure and communities across the country. They are looking for a Traffic Project Engineer to deliver technical leadership on rail-traffic and safety projects, manage traffic studies, prepare engineering analyses, and oversee the technical execution of deliverables while mentoring junior staff.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Hiring Manager
Marilou M.
Responsibilities
Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses for rail grade crossings and associated roadway projects
Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, and engineering calculations
Coordinate drafting of project deliverables and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
Build and maintain client relationships, including local and state transportation agencies
Represent Benesch at industry and professional events
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license
5–10 years of experience in rail/traffic engineering, grade crossing design, or related transportation work
Experience working with public agencies and municipalities
Strong knowledge of traffic operations, signal design, safety analyses, and roadway design
Proficiency with CADD, Synchro, GIS, and other traffic modeling or design software
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage project deliverables, and mentor staff
Excellent communication, client relations, and organizational skills
Preferred
PTOE a plus
State DOT experience preferred
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
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
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%)
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
Community service
Student scholarships
Matching gift opportunities
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
501-1000 employees
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President & CEO
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