Senior Municipal Engineer

Ayres Associates; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability/Life Insurance

ESOP & 401K

PTO & Holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates seeks a senior municipal water and/or wastewater engineer to lead design and project delivery for municipal utilities in Wisconsin or Minnesota. The role emphasizes technical leadership, client management, and regulatory submittals, with responsibility for on-time, on-budget project execution.

The position requires a PE license (WI/MN) and 15+ years in municipal utility design, with experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and cross-functional team mentorship within a 40+ employee-owners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• PE license required in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
• 15+ years of municipal utility design/construction experience.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead in technical design of municipal water/wastewater projects (distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, process engineering).
• Manage projects including design, plans/specs, and regulatory submittals to meet schedule and quality standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with design teams, PMs, and leaders.
• Support mentorship and staff development.
• Engage in professional organizations to share/maintain technical knowledge.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client management

Regulatory submittals

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ayres is seeking a senior municipal water and/or wastewater engineer with a proven track record of technical design and managing and successfully executing various municipal utility projects. The successful candidate will have expertise in utility design, water/wastewater distribution and collection systems, and utility relocation projects, with experience in managing projects and clients, permitting, design, specification and contract preparation, and construction management.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Take the lead in and work collaboratively to deliver projects for municipal governments.
• Responsible for lead in technical design of municipal water and/or wastewater projects including distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, and process engineering
• Manage projects, oversee design and production of plans and specifications and related regulatory submittals, and ensure that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres and requirements of the contract.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with design team, PMs, and other leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Actively engage in professional organizations to maintain and/or share technical knowledge.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
• 15+ years of experience in the field of municipal utility design and construction.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, especially in smaller communities.
• Work with our team of 40+ employee-owners in Wisconsin and Minnesota to ensure the work is accurate, thorough, and aligns with the established standards while providing helpful feedback.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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