Project Engineer WaterWastewaterStormwaterWater Resources

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WaterWastewaterWater Resources Project Engineer

We have a career opportunity for an experienced professional engineer who has previous experience with waterwastewater andor water resources engineering. The ideal candidate will have both the technical background and leadership experience or potential to successfully manage a broad range of water resources projects.

The successful candidate will selfperform and direct project teams in the planning and design of waterrelated infrastructure projects, as well as play an important role in managing client relationships. The position includes involvement in strategic initiatives that will continue to drive the growth of the waterwastewater group, not only in Omaha but nationwide. This position has the opportunity for a flexible hybrid work schedule with some travel as necessary for client needs.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, will work from either our Omaha or Bellevue office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Advanced recognition of the need for and development of design
• Perform complex analysis
• Check and sign off on basic design calculations
• Layout drawings for a component and demonstrate an understanding of relationships
• Design elementscomponents of a project and coordinate development with other elements and disciplines
• Demonstrate understanding between specifications, cost estimates and pay items
• Assume responsibility for assigned design calculation files, assuring adequate independent QC reviews

• What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience with water resources, drinking water, andor wastewater
  • EI or PE required
  • Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in application of engineering
  • Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline, showing proficiency in multiple programs
  • Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment

  • #LIOS1

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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 jobrelated courses
    • Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledgesharing training sessions
    • Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
    • Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licensescertifications
    • 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% profitsharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

      • WorkLife Balance

        • Flexible work schedules and hours, including workfromhome 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 timeoff plans for extended vacations or life events
        • Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

        • Employee Engagement

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