Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight

About the role

We are seeking a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer to serve as a resident engineer, oversee multiple projects, represent clients, and collaborate with construction contractors. This position plays a vital role in project success, requiring independent problem-solving, strong communication, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Affiliate with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation-related construction projects.
• Manage clients and projects, supporting staff in completing all work on schedule, profitably, and in compliance with Ayres Associates and contract requirements.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow employee owners and company leaders.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Perform construction engineering duties such as field layout, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimates, contract modifications, construction meetings, material acceptance and testing, WisDOT final inspections, QA/QC processes, and general inspections.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation-related projects.
• Engage actively in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office-wide social events.

Requirements

• 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.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Strong written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate independently and work well in team environments.
• 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 software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in FieldManager, Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.

Benefits

Join Ayres, a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026, where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work. Benefits include 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. For more information on our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/.