Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight

Overview

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We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team. As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer who has the skill set to serve as a resident engineer, oversee multiple projects, represent our clients, and collaborate with construction contractors.

• Take the lead in identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation-related construction projects.
• Manage clients and projects, supporting staff to ensure work is on schedule, profitable, and in conformance with Ayres Associates’ quality standards and contract requirements.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow employee-owners and leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Perform construction engineering duties including field layout, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimates and contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA/QC, and general inspection.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation-related projects.
• Engage in local, state, and/or national professional organizations.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or construction.
• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently and work well in teams.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or ability to become one within 6 months.
• Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
• Certification in WisDOT Highway Technician Program credentials desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Field Manager, Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer