Civil Project Engineer - Site Design

About Kapur & Associates

Kapur & Associates is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. The firm has grown to more than 400 professionals and operates multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. We pursue a strong commitment to excellence, value teamwork, and seek collaborative professionals who deliver outstanding results.

Role Overview

The position is based in Madison, WI and offers the opportunity to lead and manage site design projects across Wisconsin. The Site Design Engineer/Manager will actively manage and design site projects, while also mentoring junior engineers, assisting with recruiting, and engaging in business development with existing and new clients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day design activities, including technical design, contract document production, quality control, permitting, shop drawing review, field inspections, and project closeout.
• Plan, design, manage, coordinate, and monitor all design and technical aspects of site design projects.
• Provide engineering designs and technical leadership to other site design engineers, including calculations, schedules, reports, cost estimates, plans, and specifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop site designs in accordance with client standards and specifications.
• Interpret and understand plans, sketches, and specifications, and respond to technical inquiries and complex issues.
• Perform assignments within established schedules and budgets, and manage a variety of project sizes with limited supervision.
• Mentor technical designers and drafting staff members.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the project development process, coordinating with architectural, landscape, structural, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines during design and construction.
• Build client relations, prepare proposals, and bring in additional site design work.
• Assist with recruitment and hiring of additional site design staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for site design projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• 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 where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, with a preference for familiarity with modeling software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.

Education and Licenses

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in site design or similar projects.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin.

Role Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
• Location: Madison, WI 53719
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity

Kapur & Associates is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.