Transportation Project Engineer

TYG; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development support

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

TYG is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer for their Wisconsin office. In this role, you will manage smaller assignments as a Project Manager and work on larger projects as a Project Engineer, ensuring ownership and development of client-facing skills.

Key responsibilities include performing roadway design, preparing plans and specifications, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid work opportunities, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• Experience with WisDOT and local municipal roadway projects.
• Proficiency in preparing PS&E packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform roadway and transportation design for WisDOT and municipal projects.
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, local agencies, utility companies, and internal project teams.

Skills

Transportation engineering experience

Wisconsin transportation design standards

Project management

Strong communication skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in Wisconsin

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000

A well-established civil engineering consultancy with a strong presence across Illinois is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join their Wisconsin office. The firm has a proven track record delivering transportation, roadway, highway, and municipal infrastructure projects for state and local government clients.

This is a varied role where you will operate as a Project Manager on smaller assignments and Project Engineer on larger schemes, giving you real ownership of projects and the chance to develop client-facing and commercial skills alongside technical design work.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform roadway and transportation design for WisDOT and municipal projects
• Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Coordinate with clients, local agencies, utility companies, and internal project teams
• Develop roadway geometry, drainage layouts, traffic control plans, and utility coordination packages
• Support projects from planning and preliminary design through construction
• Assist with project management, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structures, water resources, and construction services
• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• PE license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain through reciprocity
• 5+ years of transportation engineering experience
• Experience with WisDOT and local municipal roadway projects
• Strong understanding of Wisconsin transportation design standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience preparing PS&E packages
• Strong communication and project coordination skills
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative employee-focused culture
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Opportunity to work on high-profile transportation infrastructure projects throughout Wisconsin