Municipal Engineer

Clark Dietz, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range with bonus

ESOP with unlimited company match

Hybrid work schedule

Licensure and education support

Ownership opportunity

Job summary

Clark Dietz, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Civil/Environmental Team in the Southern WI/Northern IL area. You will plan, design and supervise municipal infrastructure projects including roads, water, sewer and stormwater, collaborating with owners and the team to deliver solutions.

The role requires a PE license in IL or WI and 6+ years of relevant experience; CAD/Civil3D and hydraulic software proficiency are important. A flexible hybrid schedule supports work-life balance.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• IL or WI PE license required.
• 6+ years of municipal infrastructure design and construction experience.
• Ability to research materials, develop cost estimates and bid documents.
• Collaborate with team members and manage tasks to completion.
• Understand local codes and review plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil3D; hydrology/hydraulic software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze municipal infrastructure components (roads, water, sewer, stormwater).
• Develop solutions and evaluate life cycle costs for projects.
• Create drawings/models per design standards using CAD software.
• Prepare reports, plans, specs, estimates and permit docs.
• Provide construction-phase services for local projects.
• Interpret plans for contractors and interface with owners/operators.
• Review submittals, change orders, and as-builts.
• Maintain project files and daily site activity reports.
• Draft correspondence and participate in project meetings.
• Support new business development and client relationships.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Research and cost estimates

Project coordination

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license (IL or WI)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

WaterCAD

SWMM

GIS

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HEC-GeoRAS

XP-SWMM

Biowin

Job description

Description

With offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, Clark Dietz, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are recognized leaders in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical and construction engineering. We succeed Together and believe that an inclusive workplace builds stronger teams and better solutions for our clients and communities. Our culture promotes innovation, and professional growth through collaboration, mentoring and Communities of Practice.

Position Overview

We currently have an opportunity available for a Civil Engineer to join our Civil/Environmental Team in our Southern WI/ Northern IL Area. The selected candidate will assist with planning, design, and construction for a wide variety of municipal infrastructure projects including local roads, trails, water, sewer and storm water projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs design tasks including computations and analysis for municipal infrastructure including, local roads, water mains, sanitary sewers and storm water facilities.
• Applies engineering principals to develop solutions and evaluate performance and life cycle cost of municipal infrastructure improvements.
• Creates drawings and models following the company’s design standards and utilizing the designated CAD or modeling software with limited guidance.
• Assists with the preparation of reports, plans, specifications, cost estimates, supporting documents and permit applications.
• Provides construction phase services for local roads, trails, sanitary sewer, potable water, and storm sewer infrastructure projects.
• Interprets construction plans and documents for the contractor and client, interface with owners/operators regarding potential interference with operations,
• Performs full or preliminary review of shop drawings, submittals, change orders, punch lists and contractor as-builts.
• Maintains project documentation, daily reports of construction site activity, project files, RFIs and submittals as needed
• Drafts correspondence, reports, participates in project meetings and communicates effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Participates in securing work from new and existing clients and maintains client relationships.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• IL or WI PE license is required.
• 6+ years of experience with the design and construction of municipal infrastructure (roads, trails water, sewer, and stormwater) is required.
• Ability to research and specify materials/equipment, develop/review cost estimates and bid documents is required.
• Ability to follow through on tasks to completion, research and recommend solutions, collaborate with other team members, and delegate tasks to Jr. staff and technicians.
• Ability to understand and interpret local building/zoning codes and review plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to draft correspondence, reports and communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (Civil3D) is required; WaterCAD, SWMM, GIS is desired.
• Experience in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis software including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM, Biowin and/or other similar software packages is desired.
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to local project sites is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary range: $89,960 – $118,560 + annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
• Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
• Support for licensure, education, and career development.
• Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.

To learn more about our firm, visit Clark Dietz

Clark Dietz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.