Municipal Engineer →

I & S Group, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)

Traditional + Roth 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

I & S Group, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Municipal Engineer in La Crosse, WI to support our dynamic Public Works team. The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects focusing on water and wastewater systems while ensuring strong client communication.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a preference for a Professional Engineer (PE) license, with a minimum of 2 years experience in project management and direct client interaction.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee ownership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with direct client contact and project management.
• 5+ years working with technical teams in municipal engineering projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems.
• Serve as primary client contact and deliver projects within budget.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and design needs.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Municipal Engineer

Department: Civil

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Crosse, WI

Compensation: $75,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

ISG is a multi-disciplinary, full-service architecture and engineering firm, supporting clients throughout the nation. To support our continued growth, we are seeking a talented and dedicated Civil Engineer to join our dynamic Public Works team. If you’re passionate about designing, building, and maintaining critical infrastructure, this opportunity is for you!

As part of our multi-disciplinary team you will work with civil, transportation, mechanical, electrical, structural, and water‑wastewater engineers. Your team will include surveyors, architects, landscape architects, environmental scientists, visualization, applied technology, and construction specialists. Together we will live our ISG mission to Make a Difference and make tomorrow better than today for our clients, communities, and each other.

Our civil engineers are involved in nearly every project we touch. Our portfolio highlights the wide variety of work that we are doing.

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Essential Duties

• Lead technical municipal engineering project activities focused on water systems, wastewater systems, utilities and roadway design
• Serve as primary client contact
• Lead, coordinate, and build teamwork among other members in all necessary disciplines
• Deliver projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments
• Work closely with relevant permitting agencies
• Develop technical reports, feasibility studies, and engineering designs
• Lead proposals and development of scope, schedule, and budget, with support from our dedicated marketing team
• Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
• Plan, coordinate and prepare designs, prepare estimates and specifications for various types of municipal engineering projects
• Conduct site visits before and during design projects and assess existing conditions, helping identify design needs and potential constraints
• Work with survey, right-of-way, outside consultants and construction observation staff as needed to support project design and construction
• Opportunity for Business Development/fostering client development/business growth
• Active in relevant professional organizations such as APWA, AWWA, etc

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Preferred 2 years of experience with direct client contact and project management
• Preferred 5 years of experience working with technical teams, including leadership experience, and conducting hands‑on engineering including design, reports, and studies for municipal engineering projects
• Proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication, report writing, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to present technical information clearly to colleagues, contractors, and the public
• We are seeking a candidate who is humble, demonstrating a genuine interest in team success over individual achievements; hungry, exhibiting a strong work ethic and passion for continuous improvement; and smart, possessing strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of team dynamics

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro‑rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi‑annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional + Roth 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long‑term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG‑approved travel