Railroad Grade Crossing – Designer

Railroad Grade Crossing – Designer I

Benesch’s Rail Division provides trusted expertise in rail grade crossing safety, rail signal systems, and traffic operations. Our Rail Grade Crossing team focuses on designing safe and efficient rail crossings, traffic signal preemption, and related traffic and transportation improvements for both public agencies and private clients.

As a Designer I on our Railroad Grade Crossing team, you will support traffic design and transportation engineering efforts for roadway and infrastructure projects. Responsibilities may include traffic signal design, maintenance of traffic plans, signage and pavement marking layouts, and transportation analysis.

Location

Fully remote arrangements will be considered for qualified candidates.

The Impact You Will Have

• Conduct traffic operations and safety analyses for rail grade crossings and associated roadway projects
• Prepare preliminary and final design plans, specifications, and engineering calculations
• Coordinate drafting of project deliverables and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers
• Build and maintain client relationships, including local and state transportation agencies
• Represent Benesch at industry and professional events

What We Are Looking For

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline
• 0-3 years of experience in rail/traffic engineering, grade crossing design, or related transportation work
• Experience working with public agencies and municipalities; state DOT experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of traffic operations, signal design, safety analyses, and roadway design
• Proficiency with CADD, Synchro, GIS, and other traffic modeling or design software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage project deliverables, and mentor staff
• Excellent communication, client relations, and organizational skills

Benesch is an equal opportunity employer committed to a professional, inclusive, and compliant workplace. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including those related to non-discrimination, pay transparency, and equal opportunity for protected groups such as veterans and individuals with disabilities. This includes adhering to regulations related to equal employment opportunity, non-discrimination, pay transparency, and any other legislation relevant to the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Pay Range 36—40 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.

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.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.