Project Engineer 1

Vierbicher is a team of professional engineers, planners, community development specialists, land surveyors and GIS specialists who provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of projects. Our goal is to provide clients with creative consulting services and quality products, enabling them to efficiently and effectively meet their goals. We work to build strong relationships with our clients that promote trust, cooperation and teamwork.

Now in our 50th year, we are proud to be an employee-owned firm recognized by Zweig Group as one of 2026's Best Firms To Work For, our fourth time earning the honor, and named to its Hot Firm list of the fastest-growing firms in the industry. We believe that recognition reflects the people behind it, the same people who own the firm and shape its future.

As a Project Engineer 1, you will build your foundational engineering skills by assisting with civil site design and plan preparation across diverse projects in Southeastern Wisconsin. You will be instrumental to the team's success by effectively managing your time, completing assigned tasks accurately, and collaborating with project managers. This dynamic role offers a balance of hands-on technical growth, spending roughly 30%–50% [AS1.1]of your time in the field gaining real-world exposure and 50%–70% in the office drafting plan sets under the mentorship of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:
Design & Engineering Execution

- Assist in completing the design cycle using AutoCAD Civil 3D to create comprehensive site and infrastructure plans. This includes detailed street design (plan & profile, cross-sections), precise grading and erosion control plans, and the engineering of stormwater management, sanitary sewer, and water distribution systems.

- Participate in thorough site investigations and due diligence to identify constraints and inform effective design strategies.

- Calculate quantity take-offs and develop reliable cost estimates for construction materials and labor.

- Assist with the preparation of technical specifications and construction documents.
Project Delivery & Compliance
- Support the preparation and submission of permit applications to local and state agencies.

- Ensure compliance with all local ordinances, state codes, engineering guidelines, and best practices.

- Perform construction administration and site observation duties, serving as a representative of the design team in the field.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Technical Proficiency : Entry-level proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required. Familiarity with other civil engineering design and GIS tools is a plus.

- Design & Construction Knowledge : Working knowledge of construction activities, best practices, and the field aspects of site development projects is preferred.

- Project Management Fundamentals : Excellent organizational skills combined with a proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines.

- Professional Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to articulate technical issues, coordinate with team members, and interface with clients or review agencies.

- Teamwork : The ability to work productively and independently, while also contributing effectively as a collaborative member of a project team. Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn, accept feedback, and proactively ask questions.

- Attention to Detail : A meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in calculations, plans, and technical documentation.
Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.

- Previous intern or co-op experience in the civil industry is preferred.
License or Certification Requirements:

- Successful completion of, or active preparation for, the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is highly preferred.

- EIT License is preferred.
Physical Requirements:

- This position requires sitting at a desk and working at a computer for long period of time.

- Some work may include field work.

- This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
PPE Requirements:

- Hi-Visibility clothing should be worn on job sites and in the field as necessary.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Our company does not sponsor employment visas (such as H-1B, TN, etc.) for this role.

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