Principal Civil Engineer

Position Overview

Closing Date: January 13th, 2026 or upon the receipt of the first 50 application submissions.
Job Title: Principal Civil Engineer
Department: Department of Facilities Management
Compensation: $47.64 – $71.46

The Principal Civil Engineer leads and manages the Civil Engineering & Site Development Unit within Milwaukee County’s Architecture, Engineering & Environmental Services (AE&ES) Division. This position provides strategic oversight and technical leadership for civil engineering, surveying, and site development projects across Milwaukee County’s public infrastructure, ensuring high-quality project execution, regulatory compliance, sustainability integration, and effective collaboration with internal departments and external agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Civil Engineering & Site Development Unit.
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that promotes innovation, accountability, and superior customer service.
• Serve as the primary representative for civil engineering services to County leadership, departments, and external stakeholders.
• Direct the planning, design, bidding, and construction administration for capital and maintenance projects while ensuring adherence to budget, schedule, quality standards, and sustainability objectives.
• Oversee stormwater management, regulatory compliance, permitting, surveying functions, and preparation of property documentation including Certified Survey Maps (CSM), plats, utility maps, and legal descriptions.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies on permits, funding opportunities, and regulatory reviews.
• Represent Milwaukee County in public meetings, technical reviews, and grant administration processes.
• Lead the hiring, training, and performance management of engineering and surveying staff, promoting professional development and technical training.
• Assist County departments with annual and five-year capital improvement planning by providing cost estimates, technical recommendations, and budget justifications for site development and infrastructure projects.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current resident of Wisconsin.
• Valid WI Driver’s License during application and maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• At least five (5) years of experience in Project Management and Civil Engineering related work.
• At least one (1) year or more of supervisory experience in leading project teams or managing technical/professional staff.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and Project Management Tools and Software.
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer License in the State of Wisconsin.
• Advanced degree relevant to the field would be beneficial.