Roadway Technical Manager
Benesch · Atlanta, GA ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Company size
- 501-1000
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 Design Technical Manager
At Benesch, we’re creating transportation solutions that connect communities and improve how people move through the world. As our Roadway Design Technical Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering complex roadway projects across Georgia while helping develop the next generation of engineering talent. This position offers the opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise, mentorship, and project leadership to make a lasting impact on our clients and communities.
This hybrid position offers flexibility to balance in-office collaboration at our Atlanta office with remote work.
Key Projects Shaping Communities Across Georgia
Our Georgia Division is delivering impactful infrastructure and community development projects that showcase the breadth of our expertise and commitment to improving the places where people live, work, and connect:
- West Broad Roundabout – Design of a complex five-legged, multi-lane roundabout on a state route, with construction scheduled to begin this year
- North Oconee River Greenway (Athens, GA) – Successful delivery of two greenway improvement projects that enhance connectivity and recreational opportunities within the community
- Firefly Trail (Athens, GA) – Ongoing multi-phase trail development, with one phase completed and another currently under construction
- Langley Park & North Augusta Amphitheater – Completed park and amphitheater projects that have created vibrant public spaces for recreation, events, and community engagement
This work reflects our team's ability to deliver transportation, trail, park, and public space projects that make a lasting impact throughout Georgia.
The Impact You'll Make
In this technical leadership role, you'll help drive the successful delivery of roadway projects while strengthening the capabilities of our growing team:
- Lead the technical delivery of roadway design projects, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with industry and client standards
- Mentor and develop engineers, helping build technical expertise across the Georgia roadway team
- Guide project teams in selecting appropriate design approaches, analyses, software tools, and engineering solutions
- Collaborate with project managers and leadership to deliver successful outcomes for clients and communities
- Serve as a trusted technical resource, contributing expertise across multiple projects and disciplines
- Support the continued growth and advancement of our roadway practice through innovation, technical excellence, and thought leadership
- Build your career through opportunities in both technical and project management leadership paths
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 7+ years of roadway engineering experience
- Experience with GDOT projects preferred
- Proficiency in MicroStation; Open Roads Designer experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of roadway design principles, engineering standards, and industry best practices
- A collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional work
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.
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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.
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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.
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