Civil 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 Designer 

Join our Civil Engineering design team as a Civil Designer! In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. 

Location

This position will report to our downtown Boston office on a hybrid work schedule. 

The Impact You Will Have

• Assist in preparing plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadways, bridges, and site development projects
• Perform field data collection, site visits, and construction inspections
• Conduct engineering calculations and analyses (e.g., drainage, geometric design, traffic)
• Support permitting processes and coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
• Prepare technical reports and presentation materials
• Collaborate with fellow engineers, planners, and project managers to ensure successful project delivery
• Stay up to date with MassDOT & MBTA policies and AASHTO standards

What You Will Need

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• E.I. (and desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred
• 1-4 years of experience is preferred, but other candidates with different ranges of experience will also be considered
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD and Civil 3D 
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field tasks
• The position may include the need to perform work in the field and may require travel to project sites
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)

 

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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 plan