Municipal Engineer

Clark Dietz, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP with unlimited company match

Flexible hybrid schedule

Licensure, education & career support

Job summary

Clark Dietz is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the Civil/Environmental Team in Milwaukee, WI. The role focuses on planning, design and construction of municipal infrastructure including roads, trails, water, sewer and stormwater.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a WI or IL PE license and 6+ years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D and related software. A flexible hybrid work schedule and ownership opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• WI or IL Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years of experience in design and construction of municipal infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Performs design tasks for municipal infrastructure (local roads, water mains, sewers, stormwater).
• Creates drawings/models using CAD or modeling software with limited guidance.
• Prepares plans, specifications, cost estimates and permit applications.
• Provides construction phase services and interfaces with owners/operators on site activities.
• Reviews shop drawings, submittals, change orders and as-built documentation.
• Drafts correspondence and reports; participates in project meetings and communicates with stakeholders.
• Assists in securing new work and maintains client relationships.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

WI/IL PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

WaterCAD

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

HEC-GeoRAS

GIS

XP-SWMM

Job description

Description

At Clark Dietz, we're more than an engineering firm. We're employee-owners committed to improving the quality of life in the communities we serve. As an ENR Top 500 design firm with offices across Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin, we provide transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction engineering services that make a lasting impact.

Position Overview

We currently have an opportunity available for a Civil Engineer to join our Civil/Environmental Team in our Milwaukee, WI office. 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, interfaces 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 along with 6+ years of experience with the design and construction of municipal infrastructure (roads, trails water, sewer, and stormwater) are required.
• Ability to research and specify materials/equipment, develop/review cost estimates and bid documents and to understand and interpret local building/zoning codes and review plans.
• 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.
• 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, 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.

Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It’s more than our tagline - It''s something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You''ll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we''re designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

You''ll keep learning and innovating - Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you''ll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.

You''ll build more than a career - As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other''s wins, and lead with empathy. You''ll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.

We think you''ll fit right in.

To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz

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