Transportation Design Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

Kapur is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Design Engineer/Project Manager to manage and lead WisDOT transportation projects in various locations across Wisconsin. This position is based in Madison, WI, where you will play a critical role in continuing to grow our transportation group. This position will actively manage and design WisDOT transportation projects, but also assist with training/mentoring younger engineers, recruiting/hiring additional staff, and performing business development activities with existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage roadway and structural projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to meet project objectives.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, communicating project status and resolving issues promptly.
• Collaborate with teams to coordinate project tasks and deliverables.
• Confirm project compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify project risks and challenges.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to clients.
• Contribute to the design and engineering of roadway and structural projects.
• Build client relations, prepare proposals, and bring in additional site design work.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of additional site design staff.
• Experience designing and managing transportation projects for WisDOT or other municipal clients.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
• Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or other relevant tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in transportation design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin preferred

Qualifications

• Experience designing and managing transportation projects for WisDOT or other municipal clients.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
• Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
• Proficient in engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or other relevant tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (Sharepoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in transportation design.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin preferred

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retailer plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance