Transportation Civil Engineer - Design & Project Lead

Waukesha County; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Pension plan with employer match

Job summary

Waukesha County's Engineering Team seeks a Civil Engineer to contribute to planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation highway and bridge infrastructure. The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, learning, communication, and public service.

Responsibilities include project development, oversight, environmental assessments, cost estimates, traffic studies, and contract administration, with support for the asset management system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, environmental engineering, or a related field. December 2026 graduates eligible to apply.
• Proficient in CADD, GIS, and Civil3D.
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin DOT, AASHTO standards, and pertinent regulations.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Wisconsin DOT Facilities Development Manual, Wisconsin MUTCD, Wisconsin DOT Construction and Materials Manual, and Wisconsin DOT Traffic Engineering, Operations & Safety Manual.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 Applications.
• Proven project management and data analysis skills.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Transportation project development, design and construction.
• Project management and consultant oversight.
• Develop and conduct environmental assessments for transportation projects.
• Conduct cost estimates, traffic, and drainage studies for highway projects.
• Assist in preparing the five-year highway capital plan.
• Utilize CADD, Civil3D and GIS for complex engineering computations and designs.
• Prepare detailed reports, roadway plans, right-of-way plats, and technical specifications.
• Transportation project utility coordination.
• Utilize traffic data, processes and tools for highway safety, operations and design decision-making.
• Prepare and administer highway and bridge construction contracts.
• Manage elements of the department's computerized highway asset management system.

Skills

CADD

GIS

Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Waukesha County's Engineering Team seeks a Civil Engineer to contribute to planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation highway and bridge infrastructure. The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, learning, communication, and public service.

Responsibilities include project development, oversight, environmental assessments, cost estimates, traffic studies, and contract administration, with support for the asset management system.