Careers

Benton & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

We are strongly committed to the recruitment, selection development, and promotion of all employees on individual merit. We continually seek to build and maintain a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the population we serve. Our practice is to strive to provide equal employment, training, education, mentoring and advancement to all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. You are welcome to submit your resume at any time for consideration.

Application Process

Resumes and applications may be submitted

by mail to:
Reginald Benton, PE
Benton & Associates, Inc.
1970 West Lafayette, Avenue
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650

or by email to:
info@bentonassociates.com

Opportunities


Jacksonville, Illinois

Qualified applicant should have a minimum of 1-3 years' experience to assist with design development of local projects including bridges, roads, site development, water distribution systems, sewer collection/treatment systems and other civil engineering projects. Applicant will be responsible for the production of construction plans and documents related to transportation and general civil engineering projects.

Candidates should have design CADD experience with Microstation and Geopak/InRoads, proficiency with downloading survey data, developing existing site contours, profiles, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, cross sections, and development of proposed grading plans.

Additional desired skills include field and office experience related to topographic surveys and constructions staking using GPS and robotic total station equipment. Experience with easements a plus. Experience producing roadway plans following IDOT CADD standards a plus. Candidate should also strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, ability to manage multiple projects and meet various project deadlines.

Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate. Benton & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate employment opportunities based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, or religion. Benefits include paid employee health and life insurance and generous 401k retirement.

Posted December 28, 2020

Qualified applicant should have a minimum of 2 years' experience to assist with design development of local projects including bridges, roads, storm sewer collection, and site development. General civil design experience including water distribution, sewer collection and other general civil engineering projects.

Candidate should possess a B.S. in Civil Engineering having passed the FE exam, Illinois P.E. license or the ability to obtain licensure a plus. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation and Geopak/InRoads is highly desirable. Additional desired skills include field and office experience related to topographic surveys and constructions staking and producing roadway plans following IDOT CADD standards a plus. Candidate should also strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, ability to manage multiple projects and meet various project deadlines.

Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate. Benton & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate employment opportunities based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, or religion. Benefits include paid employee health and life insurance and generous 401k retirement.

Posted December 28, 2020

Candidate shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects: water/waste water, streets, drainage, site development, and storm water. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, design, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. PE license a plus or technical experience providing the equivalent. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation/Autocad software is highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a m inimum of 3-5 years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects. Design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, water/sewer mains, hydraulic analysis, pump stations, and storm water facilities. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, funding/financing development, design, permitting, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, P.E., CADD experience and/or operator’s license a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Candidate shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bridge, buildings and miscellaneous structure design. BSCE required, PE and SE license a plus. Use and knowledge of CADD and working knowledge of building and IDOT design requirements a plus. Must be self-motivated with a high level of energy; have an accommodating and proactive attitude; capable of independent and team work environments. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.

Macomb, Illinois

B&A is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time or part-time Administrative Assistant position located in Macomb, Illinois. The ideal candidate will fit comfortably into a fast-paced work environment that requires the ability to utilize previously learned skills in marketing, basic accounting, and computing to assist professional staff on a variety of project and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

  • Learn and support B&A’s mission and goals.
  • Maintain confidentiality with corporate, project/client, and employee matters.
  • Communicate effectively with established and prospective clients.
  • Assist in the scheduling of tasks and meetings for B&A team members.
  • Assist in the production of common office documents on MS Office software.
  • Assist the Office Manager in keeping project documentation organized.
  • Assist in the development of traditional and digital marketing material

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalent.
  • 2+ year of experience.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience and comfort in multi-tasking at a dynamic work environment.

Ideal Qualifications

  • Associate’s OR Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Familiarity with construction documents and construction contracts.
  • Experience with the development of marketing materials including proficiency in Adobe Acrobat Professional and InDesign.
  • Experience in basic website design using WordPress.
  • Familiarity with basic accounting terms and the ability to interpret basic information summarized within financial audits.

Benton & Associates, Inc. strives to offer competitive salaries and performance incentives. Standard benefits for full-time employment include health and life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, generous 401k retirement, professional development and training and flexible work scheduling. B&A’s leadership recognizes the value each team member has in the firm’s success and they aim to provide as much financial recognition to those contributions as possible.

Candidate shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bridge, buildings and miscellaneous structure design. BSCE required, PE and SE license a plus. Use and knowledge of CADD and working knowledge of building and IDOT design requirements a plus. Must be self-motivated with a high level of energy; have an accommodating and proactive attitude; capable of independent and team work environments. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Candidate shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects: water/waste water, streets, drainage, site development, and storm water. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, design, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. PE license a plus or technical experience providing the equivalent. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation/Autocad software is highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a m inimum of 3-5 years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects. Design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, water/sewer mains, hydraulic analysis, pump stations, and storm water facilities. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, funding/financing development, design, permitting, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, P.E., CADD experience and/or operator’s license a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a minimum of 1-5 years’ experience to assist with design development and construction observation of municipal infrastructure projects including bridges, roads, site development, water distribution and treatment systems, sewer collection and treatment systems and other civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have experience related to construction plan development including computer aided drafting (CAD), topographic surveys, construction observation and documentation, and construction material testing. Candidate would be based from the Macomb, Illinois area however, occasional day travel and work in other offices will be required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Kirksville, Missouri

Candidate shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bridge, buildings and miscellaneous structure design. BSCE required, PE and SE license a plus. Use and knowledge of CADD and working knowledge of building and IDOT design requirements a plus. Must be self-motivated with a high level of energy; have an accommodating and proactive attitude; capable of independent and team work environments. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Candidate shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects: water/waste water, streets, drainage, site development, and storm water. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, design, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. PE license a plus or technical experience providing the equivalent. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation/Autocad software is highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a m inimum of 3-5 years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects. Design of water/wastewater treatment facilities, water/sewer mains, hydraulic analysis, pump stations, and storm water facilities. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, funding/financing development, design, permitting, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering, P.E., CADD experience and/or operator’s license a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.

Macon, Missouri

Candidate shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bridge, buildings and miscellaneous structure design. BSCE required, PE and SE license a plus. Use and knowledge of CADD and working knowledge of building and IDOT design requirements a plus. Must be self-motivated with a high level of energy; have an accommodating and proactive attitude; capable of independent and team work environments. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Candidate shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects: water/waste water, streets, drainage, site development, and storm water. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, design, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. PE license a plus or technical experience providing the equivalent. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation/Autocad software is highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience to assist with design development of local projects including bridges, roads, site development, water distribution systems, sewer collection/treatment systems and other civil engineering project. Candidates should have design experience with AutoCad Civil 3d, proficiency with downloading survey data, developing existing site contours, profiles, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, cross sections and development of proposed grading plans. Candidate should also have construction observation experience on a variety of projects. Additional desired skills include field and office experience related to topographic surveys and constructions staking using GPS and robotic total station equipment. Experience with easements a plus. Candidate may choose to work in either the Kirksville or Macon office as a base location, however occasional day travel and work in other offices with be required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Rolla, Missouri

Candidate shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bridge, buildings and miscellaneous structure design. BSCE required, PE and SE license a plus. Use and knowledge of CADD and working knowledge of building and IDOT design requirements a plus. Must be self-motivated with a high level of energy; have an accommodating and proactive attitude; capable of independent and team work environments. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Candidate shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects: water/waste water, streets, drainage, site development, and storm water. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, design, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. PE license a plus or technical experience providing the equivalent. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation/Autocad software is highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience to assist with design development of local projects including bridges, roads, site development, water distribution systems, sewer collection/treatment systems and other civil engineering project. Candidates should have design experience with AutoCad Civil 3d, proficiency with downloading survey data, developing existing site contours, profiles, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, cross sections and development of proposed grading plans. Candidate should also have construction observation experience on a variety of projects. Additional desired skills include field and office experience related to topographic surveys and constructions staking using GPS and robotic total station equipment. Experience with easements a plus. Candidate may choose to work in either the Kirksville or Macon office as a base location, however occasional day travel and work in other offices with be required. Salary commensurate with experience.

Lebanon, Missouri

Candidate shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in bridge, buildings and miscellaneous structure design. BSCE required, PE and SE license a plus. Use and knowledge of CADD and working knowledge of building and IDOT design requirements a plus. Must be self-motivated with a high level of energy; have an accommodating and proactive attitude; capable of independent and team work environments. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Candidate shall have a minimum of two years’ experience in some of the aspects of municipal projects: water/waste water, streets, drainage, site development, and storm water. Project involvement could include all phases of projects including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering reports, design, bidding, construction and start-up. Requirements for this position include a B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering. PE license a plus or technical experience providing the equivalent. Knowledge of and capability with Microstation/Autocad software is highly desirable. Salary commensurate with experience and capabilities of candidate.
Qualified applicant should have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience to assist with design development of local projects including bridges, roads, site development, water distribution systems, sewer collection/treatment systems and other civil engineering project. Candidates should have design experience with AutoCad Civil 3D, proficiency with downloading survey data, developing existing site contours, profiles, horizontal and vertical roadway alignments, cross sections and development of proposed grading plans. Candidate should also have construction observation experience on a variety of projects. Additional desired skills include field and office experience related to topographic surveys and constructions staking using GPS and robotic total station equipment. Experience with easements a plus. Candidate may choose to work in either the Kirksville or Macon office as a base location, however occasional day travel and work in other offices with be required. Salary commensurate with experience.