Transportation Drainage Project Engineer
Benesch · Denver, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Greeley, CO; Johnstown, CO
Posted 16 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Benesch's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 1% of Benesch's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Benesch
- high 80 stale, 4 reposted of 122 open
- Hiring momentum
- 144 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Benesch's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Benesch.
About this role
The Transportation Drainage Project Engineer at Benesch will focus on designing and analyzing storm drainage systems for transportation projects. This role involves performing hydraulic and hydrology analyses, preparing drainage reports, and overseeing the production of construction drawings and specifications. The engineer will collaborate with a team, manage project scopes and schedules, and contribute to client relationships and strategic growth initiatives.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Benesch as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Colorado Professional Engineering (PE) License required (or obtain within 6 months of employment)
- 8+ years of transportation drainage experience preferred
- History of successfully managing projects and teams
- Experience with design and plan production coordination related to transportation and standalone drainage projects
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Nice to have
- Experience developing deliverables per CDOT standards and requirements
- Established relationships with Colorado Front Range clients
- Experience with developing detailed floodplain studies and floodplain permitting for no-rise certifications
- Solid understanding of FEMA technical requirements for CLOMR and LOMR submittals
- Eagerness to mentor and train others
What you get
- Generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans
- 401K plan with profit-sharing contributions
- Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
- Leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
Worth weighing
- No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
- Hybrid work schedule may vary in flexibility
- Experience level preferred is 8+ years, which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates
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Listed by Benesch on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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