Engineer (Design)

Milwaukee County; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee County is seeking an Engineer (Design) to design and coordinate transportation improvement projects from start to finish, including roads, traffic signals, and underground facilities. You will prepare plans, reports, and bidding documents under supervision.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree with transportation focus, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD Civil 3D), and familiarity with Word/Excel. A Wisconsin driver’s license is required, and residency in the state is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be a Wisconsin resident.
• Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license at 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 (Word and Excel).
• Ability to use CAD systems (AutoCAD Civil 3D) for design and plan production.

Responsibilities

• Design, prepare, and coordinate development of complete plans, specifications, and cost estimates for transportation improvement projects.
• Prepare design reports and contract bidding documents for transportation projects.
• Conduct transportation engineering evaluations with recommendations from technical studies and investigations.
• Monitor compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations in design and construction.
• Organize and participate in project liaison activities with consultants, contractors, public officials, the public, and other agencies.
• Investigate and respond to requests from elected officials, client departments, and the public.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering specializing in Transportation

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Word

Excel

Job description

Closing Date: November 23rd, 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.