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Transportation Drainage Project Engineer

$93k - $125k

Benesch

Job Description

Job Description

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. 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!

Transportation Drainage Project Engineer

We are looking for a Drainage Project Engineer with experience successfully delivering a broad range of stormwater projects to support design of Transportation Projects in our Denver office. Responsibilities will include the design and analysis of open and closed storm drainage systems for transportation projects including hydrology and hydraulic analysis related to culverts sizing, open channel design, bridge hydraulics, scour analysis, storm sewer infrastructure design, and floodplain analysis. In this role you will contribute to a collaborative team environment. The desired candidate will supplement the design efforts of the civil/transportation and structural design group.

Location

This position will be based in either our Denver or Johnstown office with a hybrid work schedule.

The Impact You Will Have
  • Perform hydraulic and hydrology (H&H) analyses and design for transportation projects
  • Prepare drainage reports in conformance with client and industry standards
  • Assist with plan production related to drainage design, stormwater management and detention facilities, water quality/MS4, quantities and specifications
  • Contribute to project goals and milestones, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress
  • Oversee and assist in preparation of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, studies, reports, construction drawings/plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of stormwater design and planning projects
  • Adhere to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking to ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents
  • Champion relationships with key clients in the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado
  • Contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor as needed
  • Market potential clients in coordination with Division and Group leadership
  • Provide input into the growth of the practice
  • Actively participate in the marketing process including proposal writing
  • Lead strategic project pursuits for drainage projects
  • Develop and manage scopes, schedules and staff hours for drainage related tasks and projects
  • Contribute to Colorado Division strategic growth initiatives
What You Will Need
  • 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 

 

#LI-OS1

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.

Colorado Pay Range

$93,000—$125,000 USD

Why Benesch

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.

Explore our full benefits here: Click here 

 

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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

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 View email address on us.fitly.work. 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.

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

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

External Recruiters and Staffing Agencies

Benesch shall have no obligation to compensate any external recruiter or search firm for candidate submissions made without a valid, current, and fully executed agreement. Submission of candidate information does not establish entitlement to a fee.

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