Civil Engineer – Drainage

EMCS, Inc.; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Professional development

Community involvement

Job summary

EMCS, Inc. is seeking a civil engineer with drainage experience to join its team in Wausau, WI. This full-time position involves hydrologic analyses and designing storm sewer systems for various transportation and site development projects.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 2 years experience in the civil engineering field. EMCS offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits program, including a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional experience in civil engineering with a focus on drainage and design.
• Experience in site or transportation drainage facility design and storm water management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for various civil engineering projects.
• Design storm sewer systems and other drainage structures.
• Coordinate with utility companies for project alignment.

Skills

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Hydrology software

Hydraulic software

MS Office

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Education

BS degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company Overview

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking a civil engineer with drainage experience to join our Wausau, WI team and be an integral contributor for the design and delivery of a variety of transportation and site development projects.

Job Type

Full-time

Benefits

EMCS offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program with a 401(k) match and strong commitment to professional development and community involvement.

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
• 2+ 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