Principal Civil Engineer

Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:59 AM

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Closing Date: January 13 th , 2026 or upon the receipt of the first 50 application submissions.

Principal Civil Engineer

Department of Facilities Management

Pay Range: $47.64 – $71.46

Job Summary: The Principal Civil Engineer leads and manages the Civil Engineering & Site Development Unit within Milwaukee County’s Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services (AE&ES) Division. This position provides strategic oversight and technical leadership for civil engineering, surveying, and site development projects across Milwaukee County’s public infrastructure. The role ensures high-quality project execution, regulatory compliance, sustainability integration, and collaboration with internal departments and external agencies.

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Civil Engineering & Site Development Unit.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that promotes innovation, accountability, and superior customer service.
• Serve as the primary representative for civil engineering services to County leadership, departments, and external stakeholders.
• Direct the planning, design, bidding, and construction administration for capital and maintenance projects.
• Ensure adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Oversee stormwater management, regulatory compliance, and permitting for site development projects.
• Maintain strong relationships with County departments, community organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical advisor on site development, infrastructure planning, and public works initiatives.
• Provide guidance on engineering design standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Ensure quality control across all project phases, from concept through construction closeout.
• Promote the integration of sustainable infrastructure solutions in site development projects.
• Manage and oversee surveying functions, including the development of Certified Survey Maps (CSM), plats, utility maps, and legal descriptions.
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of all property documentation and land development activities.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies on permits, funding opportunities, and regulatory reviews.
• Represent Milwaukee County in public meetings, technical reviews, and grant administration processes.
• Ensure projects align with all applicable codes, ordinances, and environmental requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current resident of Wisconsin.
• Valid WI Driver’sLicense during application and maintained throughout employment.
• At least Five (5) years of experience in Project management and Civil Engineering related work.
• At least One (1) year or more supervisory experience in leading project team, or…