Engineering Co-op

Vierbicher; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Vierbicher is a team of professional engineers, planners, community development specialists, land surveyors and GIS specialists who provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of projects.

We offer a civil engineering co-op program designed to expand students’ knowledge through real‑world mentorship. You will assist with infrastructure and site design, quantity take‑offs, specifications, and field surveys under licensed engineers. Preference is given to pursuing a civil engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently or on a team.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with infrastructure and site design including street plans, grading and erosion control, storm water management facilities, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems and storm sewer systems.
• Creates and updates civil, structural, and electrical work order layouts under supervision for official drawings and records.
• Assists with quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Assistance with preparation of specifications.
• Completes the preparation of designs with licensed engineering approval when required, field surveys, procedures, material procurement, work orders, estimates, permits, contracts and atlases for construction and modification of distribution facilities as required.
• Maintains an understanding of applicable codes, standards, and internal procedures.
• Assists with storm water management inspections.
• Participates in land surveying / construction staking under the guidance of a surveyor.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork / independent work

Education

Pursuing civil engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Vierbicher is a team of professional engineers, planners, community development specialists, land surveyors and GIS specialists who provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of projects. Our goal is to provide clients with creative consulting services and quality products, enabling them to efficiently and effectively meet their goals. We work to build strong relationships with our clients that promote trust, cooperation and teamwork.

Now in our 50th year, we are proud to be an employee‑owned firm recognized by Zweig Group as one of 2026's Best Firms To Work For, our fourth time earning the honor, and named to its Hot Firm list of the fastest‑growing firms in the industry. We believe that recognition reflects the people behind it, the same people who own the firm and shape its future.

Our co‑op program provides real‑world experience including hands‑on mentorship from our experienced engineering staff. This program is designed to expand students’ knowledge and help them become a well‑rounded civil engineer. Students interested in this position should have an interest in pursuing a Civil Engineering degree.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assistance with infrastructure and site design including: street plans (plan & profile, cross sections, etc.), grading and erosion control plans, storm water management facilities, sanitary sewer systems, water distribution systems and storm sewer systems.
2. Creates and updates detailed civil, structural, and electrical engineering work order layouts under the supervision of a qualified engineer for the use of creating official work order drawings and records of installations, equipment, and components from written and verbal instructions and field information.
3. Assists with Quantity take‑offs and cost estimates.
4. Assistance with preparation of specifications.
5. Completes the preparation of designs with licensed engineering approval when required, field surveys, procedures, material procurement, work orders, estimates, permits, contracts and (if applicable) atlases for the construction and modification of distribution facilities as required that are accurate and timely.
6. Maintains a general understanding of all applicable local, state, and federal governmental requirements, Codes, Industry standards, and internal procedures and policies.
7. Assists with storm water management inspections.
8. Participates in land surveying / construction staking under the guidance of a surveyor.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D, and other civil engineering design tools is preferred but not required.
3. Ability to work well independently or on a team.

Education and Experience

1. Pursuing a degree in civil engineering or a related field is required.
2. Previous experience in the civil industry is preferred.

License or Certification Requirements

1. N/A

Physical Requirements

1. This position requires sitting at a desk and working at a computer for long period of time
2. Some work may include field work
3. This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

PPE Requirements

1. Hi-Visibility clothing should be worn on job sites and in the field as necessary

• Wisconsin Office Locations: Madison, Reedsburg, Milwaukee, and Green Bay

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Our company does not sponsor employment visas (such as H-1B, TN, etc.) for this role.