Clark Dietz Inc

Senior Municipal Engineer

Clark Dietz Inc$114K — $139K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or similar; WI PE license required
  • 12+ years of experience in civil engineering, specifically municipal engineering
  • 5+ years of project management, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting
  • Familiarity with local roads, water, sewer, and storm drainage projects
  • Proficiency in civil/design modeling tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and Arc GIS
  • Strong communication skills for client relations and technical reporting
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to sites

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with leadership on project opportunities and client relationship development
  • Develop project approaches, schedules, and budgets; negotiate contracts
  • Assist clients with funding applications and permit acquisitions
  • Create high-level design criteria and project work plans
  • Lead project teams and coordinate tasks among engineers and designers
  • Organize project meetings and act as the main client contact
  • Ensure project performance and deliverables, managing scope creep effectively

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with a 401(k) and ESOP that includes unlimited company match
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with options to work from home
  • Support for licensure and continuing education
  • Encouragement for innovation and professional growth
  • Opportunities for ownership in an employee-centric company
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Overview

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to join our us as Senior Engineer - Municipal Services in our Milwaukee, WI office. The selected candidate will manage municipal engineering projects, act as the point of contact in several communities, and oversee planning, design and construction services for clients throughout the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborates on project pursuits with leadership staff and develops relationships with existing clients and prospects.
  • Develops project approach, schedule, and budget; negotiates scope and fee and any contract amendments with client.
  • Assists clients with identifying and applying for funding and obtaining necessary permits at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Develops high level design criteria and project work plan (PWP).
  • Leads the project team and coordinates/manages tasks with other engineers, designers, and construction staff.
  • Conducts project team coordination meetings and serves as the point of contact for the client on all project-related matters; ensures QA/AC processes are implemented.
  • Accountable for project performance and project deliverables; manages scope creep and takes corrective action as needed.


Requirements

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering (or similar) and WI PE license are required.
  • 12+ years of broad-based experience as a civil engineer with a focus on municipal engineering including 5+ years of project management experience including project scoping, schedule, budget development and QA/QC.
  • Experience with the planning, design and construction of local roads, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and drainage projects and with municipal government, advisory roles for capital budgeting, project development, and deliverables.
  • Knowledge of civil/environmental design and modeling tools including one or more of the following: AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, Arc GIS, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, XP-SWMM.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop client relationships, market new business, make public presentations and write technical reports.
  • Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client and project sites as needed.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Starting salary range: $114,400 - $139,984 + annual performance bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package plus 401(k) & ESOP with unlimited company match.
  • Flexible hybrid schedule with work-from-home options.
  • Support for licensure, education, and career development.
  • Opportunity for ownership in a thriving, employee-centric firm.


Engineering Quality of Life Starts Here

It's more than our tagline - It's something we strive to create not only for the communities we serve but also for our employee-owners who make it a reality.

You'll help shape the places people rely on every day - The roads we drive, the bridges we cross, the water we drink, and the public facilities we use. Our work improves everyday life because we're designing infrastructure our own communities depend on.

You'll keep learning and innovating - Through mentoring, Communities of Practice, collaboration, and hands-on project experience. No matter your role or experience level, you'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new technologies, and innovate to solve challenges.

You'll build more than a career - As a 100% employee-owned company, we share knowledge and profits; celebrate each other's wins, and lead with empathy. You'll grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and work with people who want you to succeed.

We think you'll fit right in.

To learn more about us and how we are Engineering Quality of Life visit Clark Dietz

Salary Description

Starting salary range: $114,400 - $139,984

About Clark Dietz Inc

Clark Dietz, Inc. is a civil engineering firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Clark Dietz offers a variety of services, including transportation engineering, environmental engineering, structural engineering, and construction management. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including transportation, water resources, and energy. Clark Dietz is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients and has a reputation for delivering innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
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