Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Structural Project Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, commercial construction, and industrial facilities across a market that draws on both the state's manufacturing backbone and ongoing public works investment. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the primary hiring hubs, with firms such as Ayres Associates, GRAEF, and Kiewit maintaining durable operations throughout the state. Demand is highest for engineers with experience in bridge and highway design, building structural systems, and construction administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Hybrid - Structural Project Manager position - Near Madison, WI
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Rayenn Boyd
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Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 per year
A bit about us:
This company is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm bringing together civil engineers, structural engineers, land surveyors, landscape architects, ecologists, and construction professionals under one roof. What started as a small team decades ago has grown into a firm of more than 200 employees, serving public and private sector clients on projects across the country from offices in the Midwest and beyond. Our Wisconsin structural group is one of the most established teams in the industry, with deep experience in cold-formed (light-gauge) steel design as well as concrete, masonry, wood, and structural steel systems. We are looking to add a Structural Project Manager to our team.
Why join us?
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- FSA + HSA
- Mentoring and Training programs
- Competitive salary
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage
- 401k match
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and corporate team building events
Education & Licensure
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master's degree a plus
- PE license in Wisconsin, SE is a plus
Responsibilities:
- Coach engineers at the junior and mid-career level via hands-on training, design critiques, and guidance on professional growth
- Offer technical direction and oversight to a structural engineering group working across a range of building and infrastructure work
- Handle quality control reviews and construction administration responsibilities
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including project management responsibilities
- Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, and client communication from proposal through construction close-out
- Proficiency in structural design: (e.g., Revit, RISA, SAP2000, ETABS, or similar)
- Experience with a range of structural materials and systems (steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and/or cold-formed steel)
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in structural project engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Professional Engineer license or EIT registration with active pursuit of PE
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Proficiency in structural analysis software such as SAP2000, RISA, or STAAD
- Three or more years of experience managing structural project deliverables
- Familiarity with Wisconsin DOT standards and WisDOT design guidance
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, specifications, and client deliverables
Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a structural project engineer in Wisconsin?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an ABET-accredited program, followed by passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. After gaining the required years of supervised experience, candidates sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam to obtain a Wisconsin Professional Engineer license, which most firms require at or before the senior project engineer level.
How much do structural project engineers make in Wisconsin?
Structural 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 structural project engineers in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin structural project engineer roles are posted by Larson Engineering, Jobot, and Thornton Tomasetti and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's mix of DOT-funded infrastructure programs, growing commercial development in Milwaukee and Madison, and a deep industrial base means hiring activity is spread across both large national firms with Wisconsin offices and well-established regional engineering firms.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most structural project engineer jobs?
Madison, Appleton, and Green Bay account for the largest share of structural project engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of civil and structural engineering firms serving both private development and regional transportation projects, while Madison benefits from state agency work and university-related construction, and Green Bay reflects demand tied to industrial facilities and regional infrastructure investment in northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote structural project engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they are uncommon, since structural project engineering requires hands-on site coordination, client meetings, and field reviews that resist full remote arrangements. About 60% of structural project engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a market where flexibility is offered selectively. Design and analysis tasks, particularly early-phase modeling and document production, are the parts of the role most likely to be performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a structural project engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is applying for a junior or staff engineer position at a regional Wisconsin firm, where new graduates work directly under licensed PEs on WisDOT bridge projects or commercial structural work. Firms such as GRAEF and Ayres Associates hire new graduates into structured mentorship programs that pair them with senior engineers. Earning your EIT immediately after graduation and building a portfolio of academic or internship structural projects strengthens your application, and applying to municipalities or the Wisconsin DOT for entry-level infrastructure roles is another concrete path in.
Where can I find and apply to structural project engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to structural project engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience, background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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