Design Engineer - Water Resources

Bolton & Menk • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Bolton & Menk is hiring a Design Engineer, EIT, for its Water Resources team in the Milwaukee area. The role supports municipal, watershed, and private clients on stormwater quality, drainage design, and modeling projects. The engineer will work with a team providing technical analysis, drainage design, plan development, and modeling, supporting projects from preliminary design through construction. The position is open to a December 2026 graduate or an EIT with 1–3 years of experience. Travel to facilities and job sites may be required, and field work can include inspections, testing, measurements, site visits, and construction observation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on water resources or bio-systems engineering, or an equivalent program from an accredited college.
• Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or able to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software, such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
• Ability to learn and use drainage modeling and design software, such as XPSWMM, Autodesk Storm & Sanitary, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
• Valid driver’s license; travel to facilities and job sites may be required.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without restriction; Bolton & Menk does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or coursework with GIS software, such as ArcPro.
• Experience or coursework in hydrology, open-channel hydraulics, and associated modeling, such as HydroCAD or HEC-RAS.
• December 2026 graduate or EIT with 1–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction-phase activities on water resources projects.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic models for municipal storm drain systems and stormwater treatment.
• Assist with CAD production for storm drain improvements and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs).
• Assist Project Engineers with NPDES and MS4 compliance, watershed district permitting, and coordination.
• Help produce project drainage plans and specifications and prepare cost and quantity take-off estimates.
• Develop regional stormwater plans and/or floodplain models and analyses.
• Assist with design and permitting for stream restoration and wetland restoration projects.
• Conduct field work that may include SWPPP inspections, infiltration testing, field measurements, site visits, and construction observation.
• Interact with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and City staff during field work and construction observation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan; overtime compensation available to most employees.
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees.
• Employee ownership through an ESOP, with 100% company-paid contributions.
• 401(k) match program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Volunteer time off (VTO).
• Six paid flexible company holidays.
• Two floating personal holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parental leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Dependent care reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible schedules.
• Career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level