Civil Project Engineer

Benesch · Chicago, IL · Remote

Posted 8/14/2026 · last confirmed live 8/26/2026

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!   Civil Project Engineer  We have an exciting career opportunity for a Civil Project Engineer looking to contribute to the strategic growth initiatives of our Illinois Civil group. In this role, you will both self-perform and direct project teams in the planning and design of infrastructure projects and play an essential role in managing client relationships. The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Civil transportation design, demonstrating proficiency in areas such as geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design. Previous experience utilizing MicroStation and Geopak is required. Location This position provides a flexible work schedule, with three days working from the Chicago, IL office and two days remotely.  The Impact You Will Have You will complete project design plans and work closely with Project Managers, integrating data and performing fundamental analysis of project elements You will work on a broad range of projects for municipal, public, and private clients You will establish project goals and milestones, define responsibilities, coordinate resources, and monitor project progress You will ensure the development of high-quality engineering documents, including adhering to all internal procedures for quality control, documentation, and project tracking You will champion relationships with key clients throughout Illinois. You will contribute to other project work as a technical specialist or advisor, as needed You will represent Benesch at industry events and have active involvement in professional organizations What We Are Looking For Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required 5+ years of civil transportation design experience, including geometrics, traffic highway, and drainage design using MicroStation and Geopak. Licensed Project Engineer (P.E) in the state of Illinois. You are experienced working with Illinois DOT/ Federal Aid Local Agency and will be well-versed in applicable codes and standards.  You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with internal staff, clients, contractors, agencies, and the public -QD1     The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the State of Illinois Pay Transparency Act, Illinois Pay Transparency Law . 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. Our benefits package is designed to take care of our employees and is compliant with the State of Illinois Paid Leave Act, Illinois Paid Leave Act .  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. Illinois Pay Range $104,000 — $124,800 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  TalentAcquisition@benesch.com . 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 . Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal   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. All recruiting activity must be coordinated and authorized through the Benesch Talent Acquisition team. Please direct all communications to TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com

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