Civil Engineer

Waukesha County, WI; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness Clinic

Job summary

Waukesha County’s Engineering Team is seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation highway and bridge infrastructure. This role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, communication, and public service.

Responsibilities include transportation project development, design and construction; project management; environmental assessments; cost, traffic, and drainage studies; use of CADD, Civil3D and GIS; and preparing roadway plans and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in CADD, GIS, and Civil3D.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin DOT, AASHTO standards, and pertinent regulations.
• Working knowledge of Wisconsin DOT Facilities Development Manual, Wisconsin MUTCD, Wisconsin DOT Construction and Materials Manual, and Wisconsin DOT Traffic Engineering, Operations & Safety Manual.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Applications.
• Proven project management and data analysis skills. Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Transportation project development, design and construction.
• Project management and consultant oversight.
• Develop and conduct environmental assessments for transportation projects.
• Conduct cost estimates, traffic, and drainage studies for highway projects.
• Assist in preparing the five-year highway capital plan.
• Utilize CADD, Civil3D and GIS for complex engineering computations and designs.
• Prepare detailed reports, roadway plans, right-of-way plats, and technical specifications.
• Transportation project utility coordination.
• Utilize traffic data, processes and tools for highway safety, operations and design decision-making.
• Prepare and administer highway and bridge construction contracts.
• Manage elements of the department’s computerized highway asset management system.

Skills

CADD

GIS

Civil3D

Microsoft 365

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder relations

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

CADD

GIS

Civil3D

Microsoft 365

Job description

SALARY RANGE

$38.69 - $53.71

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha County’s Engineering Team is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to contribute to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation highway and bridge infrastructure. This role involves engineering problem solving, technical engineering application, teamwork, creativity, learning, communication, customer service and a fearless pursuit of excellence and public service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Transportation project development, design and construction.
• Project management and consultant oversight.
• Develop and conduct environmental assessments for transportation projects.
• Conduct cost estimates, traffic, and drainage studies for highway projects.
• Assist in preparing the five-year highway capital plan.
• Utilize CADD, Civil3D and GIS for complex engineering computations and designs.
• Prepare detailed reports, roadway plans, right-of-way plats, and technical specifications.
• Transportation project utility coordination.
• Utilize traffic data, processes and tools for highway safety, operations and design decision-making.
• Prepare and administer highway and bridge construction contracts.
• Manage elements of the department’s computerized highway asset management system.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental engineering, or a related field; (December 2026 graduates eligible to apply.)
• Proficient in CADD, GIS, and Civil3D.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin DOT, AASHTO standards, and pertinent regulations.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin DOT Facilities Development Manual, Wisconsin MUTCD, Wisconsin DOT Construction and Materials Manual, and Wisconsin DOT Traffic Engineering, Operations & Safety Manual
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Applications.
• Proven project management and data analysis skills.Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Join us to work in an environment that values performance, employee wellness, and a balanced work-life culture, ensuring progressive career growth and satisfaction.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate is subject to work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and driver’s license check.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To view the full classification specification for Civil Engineer click here.

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in civil or environmental engineering or closely related field. (December 2026 graduates eligible to apply.)

Waukesha County providesa comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of “Leading the Way”, we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves “Is there a better way?”

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.