Transportation Drainage 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.

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 youll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and likewise contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

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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 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.

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

• 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

• Bachelor ofScience in Civil Engineeringor related discipline required
• 8 yearsoftransportation 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

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• Career growth thats 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 youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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