Civil Engineer – Drainage

EMCS, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCS, Inc. seeks a Civil Engineer with drainage experience to contribute to the design and delivery of transportation and site development projects. The position is based in Wisconsin offices (Milwaukee, Wausau, or Middleton) with competitive salaries and strong professional development commitment.

You will perform H&H analyses, develop drainage designs, and coordinate with agencies to deliver quality plans and estimates. A Wisconsin PE or the ability to obtain within 6 months is required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 5–12 years of professional civil engineering experience in site/transport drainage design, stormwater management, and permitting in Wisconsin.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, hydrology, and hydraulic software.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for roadway, highway, interchange, bridge, and site projects.
• Design closed storm sewer systems, roadside ditches, culverts, underdrains, and cross‑drainage structures.
• Develop drainage designs in accordance with DOT manuals, AASHTO guidance, and FHWA requirements.
• Evaluate design storm criteria, roadway spread, inlet spacing, and erosion control measures.
• Develop and refine H&H models using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent.
• Develop 3D models, exhibits, and plans for transportation, municipal, and site development projects.
• Assist in technical design for a variety of civil engineering transportation projects.
• Coordinate with utility companies and other agencies.
• Calculate quantities and develop construction cost estimates.
• Participate in quality assurance and reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

SWMM

HydroCAD

Hydrology software

Job description

Description

EMCS, Inc. provides a wide range of civil engineering services including transportation engineering, structural engineering, traffic engineering, construction engineering, site development, environmental studies, and surveying. EMCS serves public and private clients in a variety of small and large-scale projects. The company was founded in 1983 and has offices in Milwaukee, Wausau, and Madison, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Bergland, Michigan.

We are seeking a civil engineer with drainage experience to join our team and be an integral contributor for the design and delivery of a variety of transportation and site development projects. This position can be based out of any of our Wisconsin office locations (Milwaukee, Wausau, or Middleton).

EMCS offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program with a 401(k) match and strong commitment to professional development and community involvement. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated, high quality team; we’ve got a spot for you!

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway, highway, interchange, bridge, and site projects
• Design closed storm sewer systems, roadside ditches, culverts, underdrains, and cross-drainage structures
• Develop drainage designs in accordance with DOT manuals, AASHTO guidance, and FHWA requirements
• Evaluate design storm criteria, roadway spread, inlet spacing, and erosion control measures
• Develop and refine H&H models using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent
• Develop 3D models, exhibits, and plans for transportation, municipal, and site development projects
• Assist in technical design for a variety of civil engineering transportation projects
• Coordinate with utility companies and other agencies
• Calculate quantities and develop construction cost estimates
• Participate in quality assurance and reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 5-12 years professional experience in the civil engineering field including design experience in site or transportation design drainage facility design, storm water management, and permitting in Wisconsin
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, hydrology, and hydraulic software
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license