Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Civil project engineer jobs in Wisconsin are consistently active, with demand concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, land development, and stormwater management across a state that continues to invest heavily in public works. The strongest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where firms like HNTB, AECOM, and WisDOT regional offices maintain ongoing staffing needs for design, construction management, and project delivery. Specialists in roadway design, site civil engineering, and water resources are the most sought-after profiles right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Description
Are you a results-driven Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to ensure our projects are successful.
What’s in it for you?
You will provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable and timely project execution. As the primary contact for our clients, you’ll play a key role in business development, from proposal preparation and presentations to maintaining client relationships and supporting public relations efforts.
The position is based in our Sheboygan, WI, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the go-to contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met with precision and professionalism. You’ll cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and prepare and deliver proposals, contracts and presentations. You’ll also:
- Oversee projects so they are successful.
- Coordinate projects, resolving any scheduling, staffing or quality issues.
- Lead project teams, including staff and subconsultants, to deliver results.
- Invoice clients, provide explanations for billed items and follow up on accounts.
- Maintain client confidentiality and follow company standards for online filing and documentation.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis for project write-offs and ensure quality control for assigned projects.
- Communicate technical concepts and ideas to clients and team members.
- Prioritize tasks and follow tight deadlines.
- Work across multiple disciplines to cross-market services.
- 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on municipal infrastructure
- Background working with a consulting firm or municipality
- Proven experience in business development, client management, or winning work
- Strong understanding of municipal systems (water, wastewater, stormwater, roadways)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate independently and drive growth
You’ll have plenty of opportunities at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
- Medical/dental/vision
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Profit-sharing bonus plan
- Paid time off
- An awesome work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
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About Fehr Graham
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
Description
Are you a results-driven Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Project Manager to ensure our projects are successful.
What’s in it for you?
You will provide essential technical guidance and administrative services while facilitating efficient, profitable and timely project execution. As the primary contact for our clients, you’ll play a key role in business development, from proposal preparation and presentations to maintaining client relationships and supporting public relations efforts.
The position is based in our Sheboygan, WI, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.
What you’ll do
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be the go-to contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met with precision and professionalism. You’ll cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients and prepare and deliver proposals, contracts and presentations. You’ll also:
- Oversee projects so they are successful.
- Coordinate projects, resolving any scheduling, staffing or quality issues.
- Lead project teams, including staff and subconsultants, to deliver results.
- Invoice clients, provide explanations for billed items and follow up on accounts.
- Maintain client confidentiality and follow company standards for online filing and documentation.
- Perform Root Cause Analysis for project write-offs and ensure quality control for assigned projects.
- Communicate technical concepts and ideas to clients and team members.
- Prioritize tasks and follow tight deadlines.
- Work across multiple disciplines to cross-market services.
- 15+ years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on municipal infrastructure
- Background working with a consulting firm or municipality
- Proven experience in business development, client management, or winning work
- Strong understanding of municipal systems (water, wastewater, stormwater, roadways)
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to operate independently and drive growth
You’ll have plenty of opportunities at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
- Medical/dental/vision
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Profit-sharing bonus plan
- Paid time off
- An awesome work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.
#LI-KC1
About Fehr Graham
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired
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Civil Project Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
- Accounting & Auditing
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in civil project engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin Professional Engineer license or EIT registration with PE path underway
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, or comparable design software
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and subconsultant coordination
- Familiarity with Wisconsin DOT standards, local municipal codes, and WisDNR permitting
- Strong written communication skills for reports, agency submittals, and client correspondence
Civil Project Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project engineer in Wisconsin?
The standard path in Wisconsin starts with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status. From there, you accumulate supervised experience and pass the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Most Wisconsin firms expect PE licensure or active pursuit of it before promoting engineers into project-lead roles.
How much do civil project engineers make in Wisconsin?
Civil project 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 project engineers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring civil project engineers in Wisconsin include Westwood Professional Services, Ayres Associates, and JT Engineering, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's strong public-sector infrastructure pipeline means that engineering consulting firms with long-term WisDOT and municipal contracts tend to post the most consistently across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most civil project engineer jobs?
Madison, Middleton, and Milwaukee account for the largest share of civil project engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its dense mix of infrastructure rehabilitation, transit projects, and private development, while Madison's growth as a state capital and university city keeps municipal and utility work steady, and Green Bay's industrial and transportation base supports ongoing demand from regional engineering firms and public agencies.
Are there remote civil project engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project engineering is fundamentally a field-adjacent role that involves site visits, agency coordination, and hands-on construction oversight, which limits full remote arrangements. About 6% of civil project engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those roles tend to concentrate in the early design and plan production phases where drafting and calculations can be done off-site.
How can I get hired as a civil project engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a staff or junior civil engineer role at a Wisconsin-based consulting firm, where EIT candidates support licensed PEs on WisDOT projects, county highway work, or municipal utility design. Large regional firms like HNTB and AECOM hire new graduates directly into structured project teams. Building AutoCAD Civil 3D skills, completing the FE exam before graduation, and targeting firms with active WisDNR or local government contracts gives entry-level candidates the clearest path into project responsibilities.
Where can I find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to civil project engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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