Public Works Civil Engineer - Design Streets & Utilities

Out Professionals; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oshkosh is hiring an entry-level or early-career Civil Engineer to design, improve, and maintain critical infrastructure like streets, stormwater systems, water mains, and sanitary sewers. You will work on visible public works and utility projects from design through construction.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on public-sector experience with mentorship from seasoned professionals and opportunities to impact the community’s quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Recent graduates and candidates with relevant municipal or civil engineering experience encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with—or interest in learning—AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of streets, roadways, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, drainage improvements, and other municipal infrastructure.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and technical drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Serve as a project engineer on capital improvement and utility projects, supporting construction administration, contractor coordination, pay estimates, change orders, and project documentation.
• Review private-development site plans and stormwater reports for compliance with City standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with residents, contractors, consultants, utility providers, City departments, and regulatory agencies.
• Support stormwater utility operations, customer inquiries, billing-related reviews, and engineering records management.
• Conduct occasional field visits and site inspections to see your work take shape.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Organization

Customer-service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The City of Oshkosh is hiring an entry-level or early-career Civil Engineer to design, improve, and maintain critical infrastructure like streets, stormwater systems, water mains, and sanitary sewers. You will work on visible public works and utility projects from design through construction.

The role emphasizes practical, hands-on public-sector experience with mentorship from seasoned professionals and opportunities to impact the community’s quality of life.