Traffic Project Engineer

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.

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. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Project Engineer with our Transportation 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 and documentation related 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 and comprehensive knowledge of local and MassDOT standards.

Location:

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from our Boston office.

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

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• A minimum of 4 years of diverse and progressive civil transportation and traffic engineering experience
• Licensed PE in the state of MA or planning to obtain licensure within one year
• PTOE License is a plus!
• Experience working with public agencies and/or municipalities. Previous MassDOT experience preferred
• Progressive experience with developing plans, analysis and reports per MassDOT standards and requirements
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Advanced use of project-specific software such as CADD, Synchro, GIS, SIDRA, HCS, Vissim, etc.
• Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner

Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act: $83,000—$125,000 USD. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

• Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Retirement plans with company contribution and profit‑sharing
• Paid time off, including parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and work‑from‑home options
• Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement and coaching
• Employee engagement initiatives, including community service and scholarship programs

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.

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

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