Water Senior Project Engineer

AE2S (Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC); Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

Discretionary bonus plan

ESOP

401(k) matching

PTO credits for past experience

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

AE2S in Madison, WI, invites a Water Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead design, planning, and client‑facing management of complex water projects. The role emphasizes coordination across civil, electrical, and architectural disciplines and mentoring junior staff.

You will oversee budgets, schedules, and technical quality while building trusted relationships with clients and internal teams. The position offers growth, ownership potential, and a strong benefits package in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with water supply, treatment, and distribution systems.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for civil engineering projects: design, plans, specifications, reports, budgets, scope of work, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, and coordination of sub‑consultants and contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies for water facilities such as supply, distribution, and treatment plants.
• Lead tasks of large projects or manage smaller projects and mentor project team members.
• Coordinate multi‑discipline projects (civil, electrical, architectural) and attend meetings.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on project work.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Water systems

Client relations

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Elevate Your Career with AE2S – Award-Winning Culture and Unmatched Benefits

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award‑winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family‑Friendly with Flexibility and Work‑Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best‑in‑class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100‑percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100‑percent paid Employee Dental, Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Anticipated Starting Salary: $98,100-$119,900 per year DOE (Compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, etc.) Position will remain posted until filled

Water Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager - Madison, WI

Our growth has created an exciting opportunity for individuals wanting to go beyond an ordinary career. We are an award‑winning civil engineering consulting firm recognized locally and nationally for our culture and values. If you are seeking a forward‑thinking culture, meaningful work with great clients, an opportunity for advancement, and the benefits of ownership without a personal financial investment,

The Water Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager will work closely with project team members to manage and execute a variety of projects. This individual will be responsible for planning, design, coordination, and execution of projects as well as project and client management.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services for civil engineering projects to include design, plans, specifications, reports, project budgets, scope of work, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, and coordination of sub‑consultants and contractors.
• Conduct feasibility studies for the construction of facilities, such as water supply and distribution systems, and water treatment plants.
• Lead specific tasks of large projects or manage smaller projects and manage and mentor performance of assigned project team members including other Project Engineers, Engineers in Training, and Engineering Technicians.
• Work within multi‑discipline projects that include civil, electrical, and architectural to coordinate, facilitate, and attend internal and external meetings.
• Provide quality control and quality assurance on all project work.
• Assist in maintaining budgets and schedules of project assignments and in maintaining quality client relationships and communication.
• Assist the Water Practice Leader in identifying, evaluating, pursuing, and managing project opportunities.
• Maintain existing client relationships and assist with pursuing relationships with new clients.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with 10+ years of engineering experience with water supply, treatment, and distribution systems.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Wisconsin or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Demonstrated experience interfacing with clients and successfully leading teams within multi‑discipline projects and ability to multi‑task to effectively manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with ability to work remotely.
• Maintain stellar reputation for integrity, fairness, reliability, good judgement and aptitude among peers, management, and staff.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin design standards and permitting.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Project management experience.
• Knowledge of project financials.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3‑miles on uneven terrain.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear.
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload.
• May be required to travel to off‑site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town.

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer