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Civil Engineer – Drainage

Milwaukee, WIOnsiteFull TimePosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • 5-12 years professional experience
  • civil engineering field
  • storm water management
  • permitting in Wisconsin
  • AutoCAD/Civil 3D
  • hydrology
  • hydraulic software
  • MS Office
  • Valid driver’s license

Nice to have

  • HEC-HMS
  • SWMM
  • HydroCAD
  • 3D models
  • exhibits
  • plans

Role summary

EMCS, Inc. is seeking a Civil Engineer with drainage experience to join their team, contributing to transportation and site development projects. The role involves performing hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, designing storm sewer systems and drainage structures, and developing designs according to DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards. Responsibilities include modeling, creating 3D models and plans, coordinating with utilities, estimating costs, and participating in quality assurance reviews. The position requires a BS in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and 5-12 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and hydrology/hydraulic software is essential. This role can be based in Milwaukee, Wausau, or Middleton, Wisconsin.

Description

EMCS, Inc. provides a wide range of civil engineering services including transportation engineering, structural engineering, traffic engineering, construction engineering, site development, environmental studies, and surveying. EMCS serves public and private clients in a variety of small and large-scale projects. The company was founded in 1983 and has offices in Milwaukee, Wausau, and Madison, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Bergland, Michigan.

We are seeking a civil engineer with drainage experience to join our team and be an integral contributor for the design and delivery of a variety of transportation and site development projects. This position can be based out of any of our Wisconsin office locations (Milwaukee, Wausau, or Middleton).

EMCS offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program with a 401(k) match and strong commitment to professional development and community involvement. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated, high quality team; we’ve got a spot for you!

Responsibilities include:

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway, highway, interchange, bridge, and site projects
  • Design closed storm sewer systems, roadside ditches, culverts, underdrains, and cross-drainage structures
  • Develop drainage designs in accordance with DOT manuals, AASHTO guidance, and FHWA requirements
  • Evaluate design storm criteria, roadway spread, inlet spacing, and erosion control measures
  • Develop and refine H&H models using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent
  • Develop 3D models, exhibits, and plans for transportation, municipal, and site development projects
  • Assist in technical design for a variety of civil engineering transportation projects
  • Coordinate with utility companies and other agencies
  • Calculate quantities and develop construction cost estimates
  • Participate in quality assurance and reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates

Requirements

Requirements include:

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • 5-12 years professional experience in the civil engineering field including design experience in site or transportation design drainage facility design, storm water management, and permitting in Wisconsin
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, hydrology, and hydraulic software
  • Proficiency with MS Office
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
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