Transportation Project Engineer

Job Description

Transportation Project Engineer
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000

A well-established civil engineering consultancy with a strong presence across Illinois is seeking a Transportation Project Engineer to join their Wisconsin office. The firm has a proven track record delivering transportation, roadway, highway, and municipal infrastructure projects for state and local government clients.
This is a varied role where you will operate as a Project Manager on smaller assignments and Project Engineer on larger schemes, giving you real ownership of projects and the chance to develop client-facing and commercial skills alongside technical design work.
Key Responsibilities
Perform roadway and transportation design for WisDOT and municipal projects
Prepare construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Coordinate with clients, local agencies, utility companies, and internal project teams
Develop roadway geometry, drainage layouts, traffic control plans, and utility coordination packages
Support projects from planning and preliminary design through construction
Assist with project management, scheduling, budgeting, and client communication
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structures, water resources, and construction services
Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development efforts
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
PE license in Wisconsin or ability to obtain through reciprocity
5+ years of transportation engineering experience
Experience with WisDOT and local municipal roadway projects
Strong understanding of Wisconsin transportation design standards
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience preparing PS&E packages
Strong communication and project coordination skills
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Professional development and continuing education support
Career advancement and leadership opportunities
Collaborative employee-focused culture
Paid holidays and generous PTO
Opportunity to work on high-profile transportation infrastructure projects throughout Wisconsin