Civil Project Engineer- Transportation

Kapur & Associates is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineer and Project Manager to lead WisDOT transportation initiatives across Wisconsin from our Madison, WI office. This role blends project leadership with mentorship and business development, including recruiting staff and expanding client relationships. The position is onsite in Madison with a salary range of USD 90,000 to 140,000 per year and requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering along with at least four years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and oversee roadway and structural projects from kickoff through closeout.
• Create project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress to meet objectives.
• Serve as the primary client liaison, updating on status and resolving issues promptly.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align tasks and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify risks and challenges that could impact scope or schedule.
• Prepare and present project reports and updates to clients.
• Contribute to the design and engineering of roadway and structural components.
• Build client relationships, prepare proposals, and pursue additional site design work.
• Assist with recruiting and onboarding of additional site design staff.

Requirements

• 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, with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Customer service focus, capable of working 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 with engineering software such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and related 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 site design or similar projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin.

Technologies

• Civil 3D
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• SharePoint
• OneDrive
• Outlook
• Document Control Management Software

Benefits

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

About Kapur

Kapur & Associates is an employee-owned engineering consultancy with more than four decades of experience delivering engineering, surveying, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services across the United States. The firm has grown to over 400 professionals and operates offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. Kapur emphasizes an ALL-IN commitment to excellence and seeks candidates who share this ethos. We are