Water Resources Design Engineer (EIT) — Growth & Impact

Bolton & Menk, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

ESOP - Employee ownership

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Water Resources team. You will support a range of stormwater, drainage design, and modeling projects for municipal, watershed, and private clients, helping take projects from concept to construction.

The role is open to a Dec 2026 graduate or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to community infrastructure projects in the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on water resources or bio-systems engineering, or equivalent.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of CAD and design software (AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation).
• Ability to learn drainage modeling and design software (XPSWMM, AutoDesk Storm & Sanitary, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Valid driver's license for travel to facilities and job sites.
• Experience or coursework with GIS software (ArcPro).
• Experience or coursework in hydrology, open channel hydraulics, and related modeling (HydroCAD, HEC-RAS).

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on water resources projects.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for municipal storm drain systems and stormwater treatment.
• Assist with CAD production of storm drain improvements and SWPPPs.
• Assist with NPDES and MS4 compliance and Watershed district permitting and coordination.
• Prepare drainage plans and specifications, and perform cost/quantity take-offs.
• Develop regional stormwater plans and/or floodplain modeling and analysis.
• Assist with design and permitting for stream restoration and wetlands restoration projects.
• Field work may include SWPPP inspections, infiltration tests, site visits, and construction observation.

Skills

Engineer-in-Training

Driver's license

CAD/ design software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis on water resources or bio-systems engineering, or equivalent program

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

XPSWMM

AutoDesk Storm & Sanitary

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

ArcPro GIS

HydroCAD

Job description

Bolton & Menk, Inc. in the Milwaukee area is seeking a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Water Resources team. You will support a range of stormwater, drainage design, and modeling projects for municipal, watershed, and private clients, helping take projects from concept to construction.

The role is open to a Dec 2026 graduate or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to community infrastructure projects in the Midwest.