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! Municipal Engineering Project Engineer Our Georgia Municipal team is hiring and focused on delivering impactful local government infrastructure projects, including roadway and sidewalk design, parks, culverts and drainage, sanitary sewer systems, and stormwater/water resources work for cities and counties across the region. The team works in a highly collaborative environment and offers strong exposure across a wide range of municipal projects, giving engineers hands-on responsibility and meaningful project experience. This is a great opportunity for those looking to grow their technical expertise, take ownership early, and build a long-term career path as the team continues to expand its presence across key Georgia markets and develop future leaders in municipal engineering. The ideal candidate for this role is a civil or municipal engineer with a strong interest in public infrastructure and local government work, ideally with 4+ years of experience in roadway, drainage, or water resources design. Candidates should either hold their PE license or be actively working toward obtaining it as we proudly support engineers throughout the licensure process and their overall professional development. Location This position will be based in either our Atlanta or Augusta office, with field work as needed to support project delivery. We support hybrid schedules and offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment where employees work closely together, stay engaged with projects, and enjoy strong in-office connections and support. The Impact You Will Have Contribute to the planning and delivery of municipal infrastructure that directly impacts local communities Support engineering decisions through hydraulic and budget analyses that provide meaningful, data-driven input for clients Advance project designs from concept through completion by developing, reviewing, and validating calculations and design components Produce and refine layouts that connect individual project elements to the overall design intent and community purpose Collaborate across disciplines to ensure designs are coordinated, constructible, and aligned with project goals Align design work with specifications, cost estimates, and pay applications to support accurate and efficient project delivery Take ownership of assigned design files and support quality assurance through independent QC review processes What You Will Need Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required Minimum of four (4) years of experience with municipal projects, including stormwater, water distribution, and sanitary sewers Licensed PE in Georgia is preferred, or a desire to obtain licensure quickly Increasing skills in creativity and judgment in the application of engineering Increased knowledge of software appropriate for the discipline, showing proficiency in multiple programs specific to this discipline Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment Experience in ESRI ArcMap GIS and/or hydraulic water modeling is a plus Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus #LI-ML1 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
