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Civil Engineer – Drainage

CompanyEMCS, Inc.
LocationMilwaukee
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
About The Company
EMCS is a full-service civil engineering firm with offices in Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan. For over 40 years we have been providing quality planning, design, and field services to both the public and private sector. Our service areas include transportation planning and design, traffic, structural design, environmental, mapping and platting, survey, and construction for projects large and small. We have the technical resources and management capabilities to deliver projects in a cost-effective and timely manner. We practice a comprehensive management approach, and our team has a proven track record of transforming challenges into solutions.
About the Role

Description

EMCS, Inc. provides a wide range of civil engineering services including transportation engineering, structural engineering, traffic engineering, construction engineering, site development, environmental studies, and surveying. EMCS serves public and private clients in a variety of small and large-scale projects. The company was founded in 1983 and has offices in Milwaukee, Wausau, and Madison, Wisconsin; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Bergland, Michigan.


We are seeking a civil engineer with drainage experience to join our team and be an integral contributor for the design and delivery of a variety of transportation and site development projects. This position can be based out of any of our Wisconsin office locations (Milwaukee, Wausau, or Middleton).


EMCS offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program with a 401(k) match and strong commitment to professional development and community involvement. If you are looking to put your skills to work with a highly motivated, high quality team; we’ve got a spot for you!


Responsibilities include:

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for roadway, highway, interchange, bridge, and site projects
  • Design closed storm sewer systems, roadside ditches, culverts, underdrains, and cross-drainage structures
  • Develop drainage designs in accordance with DOT manuals, AASHTO guidance, and FHWA requirements
  • Evaluate design storm criteria, roadway spread, inlet spacing, and erosion control measures
  • Develop and refine H&H models using tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (1D/2D), SWMM, HydroCAD, or equivalent
  • Develop 3D models, exhibits, and plans for transportation, municipal, and site development projects
  • Assist in technical design for a variety of civil engineering transportation projects
  • Coordinate with utility companies and other agencies
  • Calculate quantities and develop construction cost estimates
  • Participate in quality assurance and reviews of design plans, specifications, and estimates

Requirements

Requirements include:

  • BS degree in Civil Engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
  • 5-12 years professional experience in the civil engineering field including design experience in site or transportation design drainage facility design, storm water management, and permitting in Wisconsin
  • Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, hydrology, and hydraulic software
  • Proficiency with MS Office
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
Key Skills
Civil engineeringDrainage designHydrologic and hydraulic analysisStorm sewer designHEC-HMSHEC-RASSWMMHydroCADAutoCADCivil 3DTransportation engineeringSite developmentErosion controlConstruction cost estimationTechnical designProject coordination
Categories
EngineeringConstructionTransportation
Benefits
401(k) matchProfessional developmentCommunity involvement
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for various transportation and site development projects while designing drainage systems like storm sewers and culverts. Coordinate with utility companies and agencies while ensuring designs meet DOT, AASHTO, and FHWA standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
73
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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