Civil Engineer

SALARY RANGE

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

Waukesha Countys Engineering Team is seeking a talented Civil Engineer to contribute to the planning design construction and maintenance of transportation highway and bridge infrastructure. This role involves engineering problem solving technical engineering application teamwork creativity learning communication customer service and a fearless pursuit of excellence and public service.

Key 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 departments computerized highway asset management system.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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.

Join us to work in an environment that values performance employee wellness and a balanced work-life culture ensuring progressive career growth and satisfaction.

Prior to hiring the final candidate is subject to work/education/certification reference(s) and a criminal background and drivers license check.

In addition to fully completing the application please provide a resume and cover letter.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
Bachelors Degree from a recognized college or university in civil or environmental engineering or closely related field. (December 2026 graduates eligible to apply.)

Waukesha County providesa comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision life insurance generous paid time off (vacation 10 holidays 3 floating holidays ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year) an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employees wellness and health including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:
Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of Leading the Way we value teamwork and collaboration ethics and diversity communication efficiency and cost savings innovation and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves Is there a better way

Location:
Located in the City of Waukesha our campus offers an on-site fitness center free parking and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems public markets performing arts music festivals and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals Brewers Bucks Wave Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws policies plans rules regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

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The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.