Civil Engineer - Transportation - 4+ Years of Experience

Ayres Associates • Madison, WI

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About The Position

Ayres is seeking a confident and skilled design engineer to be a key contributor
in the delivery of transportation related projects for our many public and
private clients. As a transportation design engineer within Ayres, you will have
the opportunity to work with highly experienced roadway, structure, traffic, and
construction project managers and engineering staff working on a wide variety of
projects ranging from two-lane rural roadways to complex system interchanges.
You will also be supported by your supervisor as well as upper management to
help ensure as much success as possible.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where
people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an
environment where great teams do their best work.

We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top
Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience consisting of transportation related design.
• Experience and proficient with Civil 3D, AutoCAD (preferred) and/or other similar roadway design software.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic focus and interest in the use of roadway design software for the development and delivery of creative design solutions and quality final deliverables.
• WisDOT experience is a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin.
• An interest and willingness to be challenged to allow for consistent personal development and growth.
• A desire to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings/conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally as a subject matter expert.
• Experience with 3D Roadway modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, create, solutions.
• Perform the geometric design and other design tasks for roadway improvement projects in conformance with applicable design standards, Ayres quality standards, and requirements of the contract.
• Prepare final plans, specifications and estimates.
• Assist or take the lead in the preparation of various design reports.
• Participate in regular group meetings to review and coordinate project schedules and deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Review work performed by others for quality control purposes.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow co-workers within the company.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees