Civil Engineer/Project Manager P5

Graef USA; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & leadership development

Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability – short/long term

Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual Dress

Job summary

GRAEF in Madison, WI is seeking a dynamic Civil Engineer to manage site development projects and lead design teams on single and multi-discipline efforts. The role offers potential to advance into a Practice Team Leader position in the Madison office.

The ideal candidate has a PE license in Wisconsin and 8+ years of design experience in site development, drainage, and related areas, with strong mentoring and client interaction skills. Hybrid schedule and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required; Master’s degree with hydraulics/hydrology is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of design experience in site development, grading, drainage, storm water management, and permitting in Wisconsin.
• Ability to mentor staff and lead a project team; strong client interaction.
• Ability to work with a multi-discipline and architect-led team on large site projects.

Responsibilities

• Project engineering and management including project oversight, setting priorities, and objectives, financial management, and design involvement.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for site civil team members.
• Lead and participate in business development activities, including proposals and client management.
• Develop new business opportunities by strengthening relationships with existing clients and creating new connections.
• Represent the firm at industry events and professional associations to enhance visibility.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring staff

Client interaction

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree ( hydraulics / hydrology )

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2026 Top Workplace.

GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We’re looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it’s all about relationships.

We have an exciting opportunity available for a dynamic Civil Engineer in our growing Madison, WI office. This opportunity offers exciting project challenges while managing design teams on single and multi-discipline projects. For the right candidate, this position also provides the potential to develop into aPractice Team Leader in the Madison office.

Responsibilities include:

• Project engineering and management including project oversight, setting priorities, and developing objectives, project financial management as well as hands‑on involvement in the design process.
• Serving as a technical resource and mentor for site civil team members.
• Lead and participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project interviews/presentations, and client management.
• Develop new business opportunities by strengthening relationships with existing clients and creating new client connections.
• Represent the firm at industry events, professional associations, and community activities to enhance visibility and market presence.
• Professional society involvement.

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s degree with an emphasis on hydraulics, hydrology or a related field of study is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience of design experience in site development, grading, drainage, storm water management, and permitting in Wisconsin. Candidates with additional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Abilities to mentor staff and successfully lead a project team is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-discipline and architect‑led team on large site projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE)License in Wisconsin. PE licenses in other Midwest states is a plus.
• Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.

We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• Training, mentorship, and leadership development programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Exciting office location, close to many amenities, including free, covered parking, onsite free fitness center, and more
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress

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