Senior Municipal Engineer

Socket.dev; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

ESOP and 401K with company match

PTO and holidays + flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Ayres Associates is seeking a senior municipal water and/or wastewater engineer with a proven track record in technical design and project leadership. The role focuses on distribution and collection systems, relocation projects, and client management, with a strong emphasis on scope, schedule and quality.

Join a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized for people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
• Registered PE in WI or MN.
• 15+ years of municipal utility design and construction experience.
• Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and work collaboratively to deliver municipal government projects.
• Provide technical design leadership for water and/or wastewater systems.
• Manage design production, submittals, schedules, and budget.
• Build strong relationships with design teams, PMs and leaders.
• Mentor and develop staff; engage in professional organizations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Regulatory compliance

PE license (WI/MN)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE License in Wisconsin or Minnesota

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finding the right fit:

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.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer