Civil Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Civil engineer jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where infrastructure expansion, municipal development, and industrial construction keep demand steady at every level from entry-level EI to senior PE. Major employers with deep roots in the state include WisDOT, Aecom, and Graef, and the most active specialties are transportation and highway engineering, stormwater and water resources, and structural work tied to Wisconsin's aging bridge and utility systems. Demand is particularly strong for engineers who hold or are pursuing their Professional Engineer license with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Kleinschmidt has a full-time opening for a Senior level Civil Engineer to work with a multi-disciplinary team to develop designs and assist with construction support for dam removals, embankment dam repairs, fish passage facilities, recreation facilities, renewable energy projects, and stream restorations.
Multiple office locations in the United States would be considered (including Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Pittsfield, Maine; Falmouth, Maine; and Madison, Wisconsin). Our flexibility and core value of relationships allow us to offer employees the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment including working from the office and remotely. This position prefers to come into the office 2-3 days a week.
Salary: $110,000-$156,000/year (based on experience)
Required Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering or related field
- Development and technical review of construction drawings, notes, typical details, specifications, material schedules, and quantity takeoffs.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, including alignments, profiles, corridors, grading design, earthwork modeling, and preparation of existing conditions basemaps from publicly available datasets.
- Prior experience with civil site development for roadways and drainage, land development, dam decommissioning or removal, stream restoration, and/or fish passage engineering
- Experience serving as a task lead or project engineer responsible for coordinating design development, technical quality, and delivery of engineering projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentor junior staff, perform technical quality reviews, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Professional Engineer (PE)
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressively responsible civil engineering practice, including project leadership and client-facing responsibilities.
- Project Management Experience
- Working knowledge of CSI-format specifications and construction documentation.
- Familiarity with AACE cost estimation methodologies, including development of Opinion of Probable Construction Cost (OPCC).
- Demonstrated ability to lead hydrologic and hydraulic evaluations using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SRH-2D, HydroCAD, or similar modeling platforms.
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and model coordination using Autodesk Revit.
Additional Requirements
- Must possess permanent authorization to work in the United States
- Must be willing to travel and possess a valid driver's license
About the Position
In this role you will work directly with senior staff on all stages of project delivery from conceptual designs to issued for bid construction drawings. Project work will require close collaboration with scientists, data analysts, engineers, and licensing experts to develop innovative solutions that support renewable energy projects. Through these projects you will gain specialized expertise related to civil site design, hydraulic fish passage, slope and embankment protection, and stream channel design for dam decommissioning, fish passage barrier correction, and embankment dam protection. The scope and scale of projects at Kleinschmidt will engage your curiosity and facilitate professional growth. Project work will include site visits, field data collection, engineering calculations and analysis, design using CAD programs, spatial analysis or data processing in GIS, review and application of hydraulic modeling results, technical writing of specifications, reports and presentation slides, and construction observation.
Who We Are
Kleinschmidt is one of the few employee-owned consulting firms in North America specializing in hydropower and we have been doing it for more than 60 years. We focus on developing engineering, regulatory, and environmental solutions that benefit our clients by lowering cost, shortening schedules, and improving regulatory relationships. Our work spans the USA and Canada and typically involves either a river/stream, a hydropower dam, a non-hydropower dam, a renewable energy source (e.g., wind or solar), or some combination of these physical structures. We are a specialty consulting firm and don't do cookie-cutter land development-type projects!
Our people are passionate, engaged, and enjoy learning from one another while working on unique and creative projects. Technical excellence is at the heart of our continued success, and we strongly encourage learning and continuous improvement to create professional growth, mentoring, and new opportunities for our employees.
Our Process
Kleinschmidt strives to provide a great candidate experience. After careful review of resumes, we will notify those we are interested in interviewing. We may ask for more details with an initial screening. Our process normally involves up to two interviews. The top candidate will then be asked to provide 2-3 references and offered a benefits call, a unique step in our process where we describe our full benefits package. The final step is an offer sent via email.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Bonus Program - Annual and quarterly
- Comprehensive medical/dental/vision package
- 401(k) with 4% match employer match and 100% immediate vesting
- 10 Floating Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Short-Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Ownership
Kleinschmidt is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is our company policy and culture to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, disability status, national origin, veteran status, and all other dimensions of diversity.
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Who's Hiring
- Ayres Associates13

- Westwood Professional Services7

- R.A. Smith5
- Jobot4

- EMCS3

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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin PE license or EI registration with DSPS required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related accredited program
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or similar design software
- Knowledge of Wisconsin DOT standards, specifications, and project delivery processes
- Ability to manage field work, site visits, and coordination with municipal clients
- Strong written communication skills for reports, permit applications, and agency submittals
Civil Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil engineer in Wisconsin?
To work as a licensed civil engineer in Wisconsin, you need to earn a degree from an ABET-accredited civil engineering program, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer Intern, and then gain qualifying experience before sitting for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services issues both the EI registration and the Professional Engineer license. Most civil engineering positions at the project-lead level require an active PE.
How much do civil engineers make in Wisconsin?
Civil engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $94,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,590 for the lowest 10% to over $131,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil engineers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring civil engineers in Wisconsin include Ayres Associates, Westwood Professional Services, and R.A. Smith, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's strong public infrastructure investment and active municipal development pipeline mean that both large engineering firms and government agencies maintain consistent civil engineering headcount across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most civil engineer jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay have the most civil engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee anchors the market because of its scale of infrastructure projects, corporate engineering offices, and proximity to the Illinois border corridor, while Madison draws significant work through state government contracts and university-related construction, and Green Bay supports a steady volume of industrial and municipal engineering work in the Fox Valley region.
Are there remote civil engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil engineering is a field that involves site visits, field inspections, and in-person coordination with contractors and municipal clients, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 42% of civil engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and most of those are hybrid arrangements where design and report writing can be done remotely but site work is still required.
How can I get hired as a civil engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to engineer intern or staff engineer roles at Wisconsin DOT regional offices or established firms like Graef, Ayres Associates, or McMahon Associates, which regularly bring on new graduates. Sitting for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam before or shortly after graduation signals readiness and gives you a competitive edge. Related entry-point roles such as CAD technician or construction inspector are also common stepping stones into full engineering positions at these same employers.
Where can I find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to civil engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Find roles that fit your experience, location, and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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