Transportation Engineering Leader

Alfred Benesch & Company
$120,000-$150,000
parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, South Dakota, Sioux Falls
Jan 17, 2026
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! Transportation Engineering Leader Benesch is seeking to hire a Project Manager or Engineering Technical Lead to increase our Transportation Design and Construction Engineering presence and lead activities in South Dakota and surrounding areas. This is an experienced position involving exciting, challenging, and complex assignments with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will be comfortable marketing and delivering projects, developing staff, and developing and maintaining good industry connections and relationships at the state and local levels. Strong project and people management skills are required. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in design of roadways, highways, and interstates from preliminary to final. Location This position will be based out of our Rapid City, SD office. The Impact You Will Have Lead development and delivery of projects having local, state, and regional benefits. Participate in Business Development including networking, proposal preparation, and contracts. Coordinate staff activities to assure achieving goals of project budget, schedule, and quality. Support various local, regional, and corporate initiatives. What We Are Looking For B.S. Degree in Engineering, or related, and Professional Engineering License or the ability to obtain one in South Dakota are required. Excellent communication, strong written, oral, and client relation skills, experience interacting with clients, agencies, and other project stakeholders. Experience in making presentations before elected officials and advisory boards, attending conferences, and participating in interviews. Strong organization and leadership skills including development of professional staff. Experience managing single and multi-discipline projects and professional teams, including contracting, cost control, staff and subconsultant coordination, and quality assurance/quality control. Ability to work independently and develop task deliverables in a complete and reviewable manner. Experience working with state and/or local public agencies. #LI-OS1 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. Learn More about Pay Transparency at Benesch Pay Range $120,000 — $150,000 USD Explore the Benefits of Working at Benesch! At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, understanding that their well-being is crucial for both personal and professional success. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to learn more about some of the benefits of working at Benesch! 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. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here. 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. 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 emailingTalentAcquisition@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. Recruiters or staffing agencies: Benesch is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Benesch employee without a recent, current, and fully executed agreement on file. Please direct all communications to the HR team at TalentAcquisition@Benesch.com