Staff Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Staff Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are open across Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Madison and other Wisconsin metros, with employers like Generac Power Systems, Generac, and Milwaukee Tool hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin
Job ID: 1777
General Responsibilities:
Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided. Review drawings and construction to assure compliance with plans and specifications. Prepare proposals and cost estimates, track and evaluate project progress, budgets, and recommend changes. Research and resolve design and construction problems. Assign, review, and evaluate laboratory or field data for inclusion in reports. Apply sound engineering principles and be able to communicate complex engineering issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams. Services may be provided for existing or proposed projects in a variety of sectors, including for example public works, transportation, commercial, communications, energy, and industrial.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
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Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
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Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
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Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
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Proficient engineering professional responsible for managing and executing small projects of minimal complexity.
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Assist in developing the scope of work for routine projects.
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Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, specifications, and other project related documents.
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Analyze data, and perform engineering calculations and analysis for PE review.
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Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data.
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Develop plans, schedules, conducts, and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
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Work closely with senior-level project manager and Professional Engineer of Record to gain project management and engineering experience.
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Makes design recommendations, adaptations and modifications for review and consideration by the Professional Engineer of Record.
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Prepares work scope, proposals and reports and plans investigations for approval by senior level professionals.
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May supervise field staff including graduate/field engineers, engineering technicians, exploration teams, laboratory staff and other support personnel.
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Interacts with client and project team in developing scope of services and communicating project progress.
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Works under the supervision of a Professional Engineer and a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Staff Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
- Generac Power Systems7

- Generac6

- Milwaukee Tool3

- Westwood Professional Services3

- Johnson Controls2

Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing18
- Energy6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Technology & Software2
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- 8 or more years of software engineering experience with a strong distributed systems background
- Demonstrated ability to set technical direction across multiple engineering teams or codebases
- Deep expertise in at least one major programming language such as Go, Java, Python, or Rust
- Experience designing and operating large-scale, high-availability production systems
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, infrastructure, and engineering leadership
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field
Staff Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How many staff engineer jobs are there in Wisconsin?
There are 29+ staff engineer openings in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Madison. New positions post regularly as employers across Wisconsin hire.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most staff engineer jobs?
Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Madison have the most staff engineer openings in Wisconsin right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire staff engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring staff engineers in Wisconsin include Generac Power Systems, Generac, and Milwaukee Tool, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote staff engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes. About 10% of staff engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Wisconsin metros.
How do I apply for staff engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can apply to staff engineer jobs in Wisconsin directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Wisconsin location, then apply to each one that fits.
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