Benesch

We were founded in Chicago in 1946 by Mr. Alfred Benesch. We are a civil engineering firm that works in various markets, from national infrastructure to local community projects. Engineering News Record consistently ranks us among the Top 500 Design Firms. We provide planning, engineering, and design services to make communities safer, more mobile, and more sustainable.

Our practice areas include Transportation (roadways, bridges, railroads, aviation, and transit), Communities (helping private and public clients develop new spaces), and Environmental & Water (where our scientists, hydrologists, engineers, and planners address complex project needs).

Our services include civil site design and construction administration for schools, hospitals, local agencies, and DOTs; technical design for grade crossing and wayside rail signals; structural design for transportation projects with state and local agencies; aviation project design for pavements, drainage, utilities, lighting, NAVAIDS, security, and fuel facilities; and structural engineering for buildings and bridges. We have offices nationwide.

Our goal is to improve communities. We aim to create spaces, connect people, and enhance infrastructure nationwide through planning, engineering, and design, making communities safer, more mobile, and more sustainable.

Our core values are:

• Legacy: We commit to being a client-focused firm that provides personalized service.
• Collaboration: We work together as a team and support each other’s success.
• Professionalism: We respect the needs and expectations of both clients and coworkers.
• Innovation: We look for new approaches and solutions beyond conventional methods.
• Integrity: We are honest and accountable for our actions and statements.
• Family: We support each other at work and respect employees’ personal lives.
• Quality: We deliver accurate results that provide value.

We have between 501 and 1000 employees. Our team brings diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills. We look for new solutions and apply technology to provide responsive service.

We believe our success comes from our employees’ skills, dedication, and hard work. We foster a culture focused on professional development and employee well-being, offering extensive benefits, learning programs, and employee-led engagement. We encourage employees to use their skills to contribute to the community and grow professionally through organizations, volunteering, and mentoring. Our work environment is supportive, collaborative, and inclusive. Glassdoor data from February 2025 shows a 4.4-star rating, with 89% of employees recommending us and 90% approving of the CEO. Many employees describe their workplace as a “second family.”

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance options, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. Our Total Rewards package can be customized for employees and their families.

We support professional growth with a strong learning and development program. This includes management and leadership development, executive coaching, and tuition reimbursement for job-related courses. We also provide ongoing professional development through platforms like Red Vector and LinkedIn Learning, technical meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Employees create personalized training and career development plans with their managers, and we fund training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications. We also support active participation in professional organizations.

For retirement, we provide free planning tools and access to a plan advisor. We may contribute up to 9% of gross compensation to retirement plans, including a 5% profit-sharing contribution to 401(k) and an 80% match up to a 4% company maximum.

We support work-life balance with flexible schedules and hours, including work-from-home options depending on the role. Employees receive generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with tenure. They can use their annual PTB immediately and roll over or bundle time for extended leave. We also offer ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.

Our employee engagement programs include employee resource groups (ERGs), community service initiatives, scholarships, and matching gifts. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities.