Senior Civil Engineer (may underfill as Civil Engineer)

SALARY RANGE

$44.82 - $62.22

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in Waukesha County. In this role, you will perform advanced-level professional engineering work. You will function as a project manager and perform other duties as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Following the WisDOT Facilities Development Process, coordinate with WisDOT, resource agencies, and project stakeholders to deliver capital highway projects, including design, real estate acquisition, utility relocation, and construction.

• Coordinate with Waukesha County Highway Operations to provide engineering solutions for highway maintenance issues and support optimized highway asset management.

• Develop specifications, cost estimates, RFPs, and bid documents for complex engineering projects.

• Oversee consultant design to ensure quality on-time and on-budget delivery, including contracting and invoicing.

• Prepare and administer contracts, ensure specifications are met, and manage consultant field personnel.

• Supervise technical engineering staff and manage computerized highway asset management systems.

• Conduct public information meetings and hearings, responding to agency, public, and media concerns.

• Capital highway project needs identification, scoping, and capital plan development.

• Highway design and construction project management.

• Highway design and construction project controls (scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and communication).

• Oversight of consultant delivered traffic operations and engineering analysis, reports and plan production.

• Proactive resolution of engineering risks and issues.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes and regulations governing highway design and construction.

• Strong analytical skills to research and resolve engineering, scheduling, and contract issues.

• Proficient in advanced engineering computations and use of CADD, GIS, and other engineering applications.

• Proficient in project management, project controls, contract negotiations, and computerized engineering software.

• Knowledge and background with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Facilities Development Manual and Processes.

• Knowledge and background with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Traffic Engineering, Operations and Safety Manual.

• Ability to manage multiple large and complex projects.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various stakeholders.

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Knowledge and background with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Standard Construction Specifications and Construction and Materials Manual.

The Department of Public Works - Engineering Division may consider under-filling this position as a Civil Engineer instead of a Senior Civil Engineer. Civil Engineer starting salary range is $80,469 - $96,108.  Full range extends to $111,726.

Work Schedule: in-office Monday - Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm (core hours)

If you are curious about the comprehensive benefit package we offer, click here.

Join us and become a part of a team dedicated to the development and safety of our community's infrastructure. If you are passionate about engineering and making a positive impact in your community, we encourage you to apply!

Please include a cover letter and resume but not in lieu of fully completing the application.

Prior to hiring, the successful candidate will be subject to work/education/certification reference(s) verification, a criminal background and driver's license check.   

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

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Minimum Training & Experience Requirements
1.    Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a closely related field.
2.    Four (4) years of responsible, professional civil engineering work