Engineer (Design)

Kamin Science Center; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in Wisconsin is seeking an Engineer (Design) to design and coordinate transportation improvement projects from start to finish, including roads, traffic signals, and underground facilities, under general supervision.

You will prepare design reports and bidding documents, evaluate projects, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and collaborate with consultants, public officials, and the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation
• Basic knowledge of Word and Excel
• Ability to use CAD systems (AutoCAD Civil 3D) for design and plan production

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and coordinate the development of complete plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation improvement projects, including roads, traffic signals, and underground facilities.
• Prepare required design reports and contract bidding documents for transportation improvement projects.
• Conduct transportation engineering evaluations with recommendations through technical studies and investigations in response to citizen and agency requests.
• Monitor environmental regulations related to design and construction and ensure projects comply with plans and specifications.
• Organize and participate in project liaison activities with consultants, contractors, public officials, and the public.
• Investigate and respond to requests and concerns of elected officials, client departments, and other municipal agencies

Job description

Closing Date: October 8th, 2026

Engineer (Design)

Department of Transportation

Hourly Pay Range: $40.40 – $60.60 per hour

Job Summary

Under general supervision, design and coordinate Transportation Services Division improvement projects from start to finish and to perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and coordinate the development of complete plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation improvement projects, including roads, traffic signals, and underground facilities.
• Prepare required design reports and contract bidding documents for transportation improvement projects related to roads, traffic signals, and underground facilities.
• Conduct transportation engineering evaluations with recommendations through technical studies and investigations in response to complaints and requests from citizens, County Board members, and other public and private agencies.
• Monitor application of pertinent local, state, and federal environmental regulations regarding the design and construction of transportation improvement projects and ensure construction projects are completed in accordance with the design plans and specifications.
• Organize and participate in project liaison activities with consultants, contractors, public officials, the public, cooperating agencies and other public jurisdictions and review/coordinate project design and construction schedules.
• Investigate and respond to requests and concerns of elected officials, client departments, other municipal agencies and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current resident of the State of Wisconsin.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license at the time of application and maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation.
• Basic knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets. (Specifically, in Word and Excel programs).
• Ability to use CAD systems (AutoCAD Civil 3D) for design and plan production.

Preferred

Ability to be cross-trained and provide support in other areas of Highway, Traffic, Bridges, and Construction.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering with emphasis on transportation engineering.
• The Engineer position has a variety of duties and responsibilities for Highway, Traffic, Bridges, and Construction that are assigned accordingly based on the needs of the Department.