Civil Project Engineer

Overview:

Join HGA's Civil Engineering team and bring your engineering passion and expertise to HGA! HGA has an exciting opportunity for a talented Civil Project Engineer to join our Milwaukee, Wisconsin team. You’ll work on a variety of impactful projects across the country, including those in the commercial, government, healthcare, and higher education sectors.

As a Civil Project Engineer at HGA, you will play a key role in designing and coordinating civil engineering solutions that support high-performance, integrated design. You’ll work both independently and as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary Architecture/Engineering (A/E) team—managing your own tasks while helping to deliver innovative, timely, and client-focused solutions.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of complex and diverse engineering projects while advancing your career within a nationally recognized firm. If you’re ready to make an impact through purposeful design—we’d love to hear from you!

In this role you will:

• work with the civil team to complete site engineering tasks and collaborate to ensure the successful completion of the design of site layout and grading plans, utility design, erosion control plans, and stormwater management plans;
• prepare detailed design and documentation of project solutions that align with client needs, project schedules, and budget requirements and are consistent with HGA’s standard practices;

complete a variety of civil engineering design tasks, including roadway and parking layout, pavement design, site grading, stormwater management design and reporting, and site utility and building service design;

• perform engineering calculations as required for civil design such as obtaining earthwork volumes, stormwater design, utility pipe sizing and pavement design;
• communicate with regulatory authorities and prepare required documentation to obtain site plan approvals and permits;

edit and refine site work specification sections to meet project requirements; and

• provide construction phase support, including site visits, responding to bidders, reviewing submittals, addressing change orders, and preparing punch lists.

You will need to have:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an EAC-ABET accredited program (licensed professional engineer strongly preferred) 5 to 8 years of experience in the design of site improvements for commercial, government, healthcare, or higher education project types Proven ability to handle the design of site improvements for complex and high-profile projects

Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, HydroCAD, WinSLAMM/MIDS, and Microsoft Office Suite Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, a solid understanding of civil engineering principles, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients, regulatory authorities, and the project team

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $84,000 - $124,100.

Additional Information:

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.

Equity Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other. Sustainability We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

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