Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight

Ayres Associates is seeking a Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight. As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to helping our professionals thrive. Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer who can 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 coordinate with project teams to ensure work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with Ayres Associates’ 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, contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA/QC processes, and general inspections.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation-related projects.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and national professional organizations.
• Participate in office-wide and social events.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on transportation or construction.
• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• Willingness to travel out of town for various construction projects.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to operate independently and work well in team environments.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or the ability to become one within 6 months.
• Experience with WisDOT project development process, construction observation, and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
• Certification in WisDOT Highway Technician Program credentials desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and 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 401(k) 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.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status.