Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight

Ayres Associates Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

PTO upon hire

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Transportation Construction Engineer to oversee multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and 4-10 years of experience in construction. Responsibilities include identifying, marketing, and managing construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget, and mentoring staff. This role offers health benefits, a flexible schedule, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win transportation construction management projects.
• Assist with contract document preparation and negotiation.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation construction projects.
• Manage clients, projects, and support staff.
• Perform construction engineering duties including field layout and inspection.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication skills

Ability to operate independently

Ability to work well in team environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Civil3D

FieldManager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Transportation

Requisition Number: CIVIL001813

• Posted: April 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Location

Madison
5201 E. Terrace Drive
Suite 200
Madison, WI 53718, USA

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer who will serve as a resident engineer, oversee multiple projects, and collaborate with construction contractors.

As a construction engineer, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing the success of projects, operating independently, identifying problems, and ensuring projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation-related construction projects.
• Manage clients, projects, and support staff to ensure work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with quality standards.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow employee owners and leaders.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Perform construction engineering duties such as field layout, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimate and contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA/QC process, and general inspection.
• Assist with design and plan production of transportation-related projects.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office-wide social events.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or construction.
• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently, and ability to work well in team environments.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or ability to become one within 6 months.
• Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in FieldManager, Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.