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Alfred Benesch & Co.

Designer I - Railroad Civil / Track

Alfred Benesch & Co., Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564

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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!

Designer I - Railroad Civil / Track (EIT) Be part of our dynamic Civil / Track Design team within Benesch's thriving Railroad Services group. As a Civil / Track team member, you will acquire practical experience collaborating with Project Managers, Engineers, and Technicians to deliver services for Class I, short line, and commuter rail projects. Your responsibilities will involve contributing to the creation of track and civil design plans, specifications, and cost estimates. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on projects for freight and commuter railroads and rail agencies, with additional training in MicroStation InRoads / Open Roads considered a significant advantage.

Location The position provides a Hybrid schedule and is open to candidates in the following locations where there is a specialized Railroad-Track team actively involved in Railroad-Track business development: Milwaukee, WI; Kansas City, KS; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC.

The Impact You Will Have

You will gain experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders.

You will design, draft elements and will integrate data and perform fundamental analysis of project elements.

You will work on challenging design projects working closely with Project Managers and Project Engineers to meet project deadlines within budget.

What We Are Looking For

You have a Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering and up to four years of experience in a similar capacity.

Successful completion of the EIT / FE exam or ability to complete the exam within six months of employment.

You have working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Working knowledge of MicroStation Inroads / OpenRoads Designer is a major plus.

You have a strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

You enjoy problem-solving and learning new technical skills.

You are willing to accept occasional out-of-town travel to meet project demands.

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Illinois Pay Range $60,000—$95,000 USD

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 plans for extended vacations or life events.

Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

Employee Engagement At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.

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.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.

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