Environmental Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Environmental engineer jobs in Wisconsin draw consistent demand across municipal water systems, industrial compliance, and brownfield remediation, with openings at every level from entry-level field positions to senior project management. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the state's primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Jacobs, Stantec, and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Site assessment, stormwater management, and remediation engineering are the specialties Wisconsin listings call for most often. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
Arcadis is seeking an entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our team in Milwaukee, WI. This role is slated to start in June 2027. Candidates graduating in May 2027 are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a candidate with strong organizational and team building skills, who feels comfortable with a dynamic workflow.
As part of our Resilience Environment team, you’ll help improve quality of life. You will work alongside Senior Scientists, Project/Program Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects. This opportunity is to support our growing emerging contaminant project portfolio and remediation capabilities.
Role accountabilities:
Our services encompass a range of responsibilities aimed at engineering design and optimization support for treatment systems. You will specialize in providing program support for a diverse portfolio of projects underway, catering to both the US Federal Government and industrial clients.
You will actively participate in field investigations, sampling activities, pilot programs, and full-scale remedial efforts. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in fostering effective communication by engaging in face-to-face meetings with clients, technical teams, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities could include a combination of field and office related tasks and will include periodic travel.
These responsibilities may include:
- Assisting Project Managers (PMs) and Task Managers (TMs) with planning and performing environmental site characterization, investigation, and remediation tasks.
- Civil/Environmental engineering design including land development planning, hydraulic modeling/calculations, erosion and sediment control evaluations and layout, and earthwork site design
- Assist with developing permit/construction-level drawings and details, preparing technical specifications, and construction cost evaluation/estimating
- Prepare subcontracts and oversee the work of subcontractors.
- Perform fieldwork with a focus on health and safety and which may include soil, sediment, surface water and/or groundwater sampling, geotechnical investigations, and construction oversight.
- Writing and preparing technical reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
- Office work may include task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, cost estimates, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file reviews, proposal writing, project strategy development, schedule and budget management, and establishment of subcontracts.
The successful candidate will be involved in interpreting and evaluating field and analytical data in order to prepare engineering designs, permit applications, and construction-related documents. Environmental remediation design tasks, including soil and groundwater remedial system and in-situ technology treatment design and assessments are also a part of this exciting role. This position will require travel and field work.
In summary, an ideal candidate for the position would have proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong communication skills, a focus on health and safety, and excellent teambuilding and organizational abilities. These attributes will contribute to their success in the role and enable them to make valuable contributions to projects. Ideal candidates will also be self-motivated and exhibit independent thinking and have the ability to work successfully and efficiently in a team setting, as well as independently/remotely.
Field work will require regional business travel for up to 1-2 days per week on average. A few times per year, travel will be required within the U.S. for up to two weeks at a time. Estimated travel is up to 75% during the first two years, with travel reduced with career growth. By the third year, travel for field work is typically 50%. Travel expenses are reimbursable.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science)
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT Certification
- Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or closely related field (i.e., environmental, biological, physical science)
- Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training
- Experience with engineering software tools such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, HydroCAD, WinTR-55, PondPack, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS
Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $54,648- $81,972. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in environmental engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one required
- Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field
- Experience with Wisconsin DNR regulatory programs and environmental compliance reporting
- Proficiency in site investigation, remediation planning, and Phase I and Phase II ESA work
- Familiarity with stormwater management, WPDES permit requirements, and erosion control plans
- Strong written communication skills for technical reports, agency correspondence, and client deliverables
Environmental Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a environmental engineer in Wisconsin?
You become a licensed environmental engineer in Wisconsin by earning a Bachelor of Science in environmental or civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to become an Engineer in Training, accumulating qualifying experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services administers Professional Engineer licensure, which most employers require for independent practice and project signing authority.
How much do environmental engineers make in Wisconsin?
Environmental engineers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $89,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,940 for the lowest 10% to over $154,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire environmental engineers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin environmental engineer roles are posted by Ahlstrom, Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, and WSP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's combination of heavy manufacturing, municipal utilities, and an active DNR regulatory environment keeps a wide range of employers, from large engineering consultancies to state and county agencies, regularly posting environmental engineer openings.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most environmental engineer jobs?
Milwaukee, Madison, and Mosinee have the most environmental engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of industrial manufacturers, consulting firms, and the Port of Milwaukee's environmental compliance needs, while Madison's demand is driven by state agency headquarters and university-affiliated research, and Green Bay's paper and packaging industries generate ongoing remediation and compliance work.
Are there remote environmental engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're limited, because environmental engineering is fundamentally a field-based discipline requiring site visits, sample collection, and in-person regulatory meetings. About 40% of environmental engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most roles blend office work with fieldwork. Report writing, data analysis, and permit preparation are the tasks most amenable to remote scheduling.
How can I get hired as a environmental engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for environmental technician or environmental scientist roles at Wisconsin consulting firms and municipal agencies, where you build site assessment and field sampling skills alongside licensed engineers. Firms like Arcadis and Terracon, as well as the Wisconsin DNR, periodically hire graduates into junior environmental staff positions. Completing your Engineer in Training designation immediately after graduation and gaining any field sampling or GIS coursework gives a candidate a clear edge over other new applicants.
Where can I find and apply to environmental engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to environmental engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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