Project Engineer

Impact Recruitment; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer with 5+ years of land development experience to join our client’s Engineering Team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The role blends site design, stormwater management, and plan production with project coordination. You will prepare grading, drainage, utilities, and road layouts, develop construction drawings, and coordinate permits with local agencies and utility providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification preferred; PE license a plus.
• Experience in land development design (residential, commercial, or mixed-use).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools.
• Strong understanding of grading, utilities, stormwater, and site layout.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Site Design — prepare grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and site layout plans.
• Stormwater Management — perform hydrology/hydraulics calculations and design detention/retention and permits.
• Plan Production — develop construction drawings, exhibits, and reports using CAD.
• Permitting Coordination — prepare permit submittals and coordinate with local jurisdictions and utilities.
• Technical Analysis — conduct calculations related to grading, utilities, earthwork, and site feasibility.
• Project Support — assist project managers with schedules, budgets, client communication, and design revisions.
• Cross-discipline Collaboration — coordinate with survey, environmental, architectural, and construction teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Company Overview

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Project Engineer, with at least 5 years’ experience, to join our client's Engineering Team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Project Engineer – Land Development Position Overview

The Project Engineer supports the planning, design, and execution of land development projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed?use sectors. This role blends technical engineering work with project coordination and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Design — Prepare grading, drainage, utility, roadway, and site layout plans.
• Stormwater Management — Perform hydrology/hydraulics calculations and design stormwater systems, detention/retention, and compliance documentation.
• Plan Production — Develop construction drawings, exhibits, and engineering reports using CAD and design software.
• Permitting Coordination — Prepare permit submittals and coordinate with local jurisdictions, reviewing agencies, and utility providers.
• Technical Analysis — Conduct calculations related to grading, utilities, earthwork, roadway geometry, and site feasibility.
• Project Support — Assist project managers with schedules, budgets, client communication, and design revisions.
• Cross?Discipline Collaboration — Work with survey, environmental, architectural, and construction teams to ensure cohesive project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field EIT certification preferred; PE license a plus
• Experience in land development design (residential, commercial, or mixed?use)
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design tools
• Strong understanding of grading, utilities, stormwater, and site layout
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Core Competencies

• Technical accuracy and problem?solving
• Understanding of local codes, standards, and permitting requirements
• Ability to interpret survey data, plans, and specifications
• Effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders

Impact Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer. Impact Recruitment does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, or terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, medical condition as defined under state law, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. Impact Recruitment also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, as required by federal, state, or local law.