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Civil Roadway Designer

Benesch

Nashville, TNJobPosted 1 day agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Location
Nashville, TN
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Benesch is hiring a Roadway Designer I for its Transportation team in Nashville or Franklin, Tennessee. The designer will support transportation projects for state and local agencies through modeling, analysis, design calculations, drafting coordination, and field visits as needed. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline; E.I.T. or a desire to obtain a P.E. in the future is preferred. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D, nice to haveMicroStation, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, nice to haveTeam Collaboration, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveOrganization, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related, requiredE.I.T. Or Desire for Future P.E., nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

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!

Roadway Designer I

Join our growing Transportation team as a Roadway Designer. In this role you will work on various transportation projects with state and local transportation agencies. As a Designer you will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, and supporting calculations / documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients. Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location:

Nashville, TN or Franklin, TN

The Impact You Will Have:

  • Collect and assimilate data and perform modeling, analysis and/or design calculations of project elements.

  • Draw design details under direction of others.

  • Compute quantities and demonstrate awareness of relationships to pay items.

  • Organize calculations to be included in design files, following project standards.

  • Coordinate drafting of an element.

  • Perform field or site visits as needed.

  • Develop cursory knowledge of applicable codes and standards and use of applicable CADD and Microsoft software.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.

  • E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.

  • Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Microsoft Office products

  • Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.

  • Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks.

  • The position may include the need to perform Field Inspection and may require travel to project sites.

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)

  • Detailed, and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven. #LI-HV1

Why Benesch?

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

Your next opportunity should do more than offer a new title. It should build on the experience you've gained, challenge you to keep growing, and give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people. That's why we're committed to creating an environment where you can contribute your ideas, develop your skills, and build a career you're proud of.

Here's what you can look forward to:

  • Real career growth: Professional development, leadership training, mentorship, and opportunities to take on new challenges and greater responsibility.

  • A strong financial future: Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.

  • Flexibility that works: Work schedules that support your professional and personal life.

  • Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.

  • Work that makes an impact: Opportunities to collaborate, contribute ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and see the difference your work makes.

  • Room to grow your way: Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore new opportunities, or grow into leadership, we want to help you take the next step.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, Benesch offers an opportunity to build on what you've accomplished while continuing to grow.

Bring your experience, your ideas, and your ambition. Discover what you can accomplish at Benesch.

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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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 5,312 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Tennessee median$91–152K/yr49 salary ranges
  • US median$30–43/hr195 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 125 open Civil Engineer jobs in Tennessee and 5,312 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (4,322 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,060 of the 5,312 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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