Project Engineer

City Of Kaukauna • Kaukauna, WI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer helps shape the City of Kaukauna by supporting safer streets, essential infrastructure, and spaces where neighborhoods and businesses can thrive. The role conducts engineering reviews and manages public works projects from planning and design through field work, inspections, and contract administration. It also performs civil engineering tasks, coordinates with departments, agencies, and contractors, communicates with the public, prepares reports, recommends capital priorities, and supervises engineering aids and seasonal staff.

The position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in an office environment, with occasional field and site visits. The starting salary range is $73,760–$80,626 per year, based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of one year in Public Works Engineering or related training or experience.
• Current and valid Wisconsin driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Knowledge of State laws and municipal ordinances governing public works to design, oversee, implement, and inspect projects.
• Ability to plan and coordinate public works projects from the initial stage to completion, including project design, supervision, and inspection.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing to develop and maintain effective public and working relations, respond to inquiries and complaints, and prepare technical and administrative reports.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years of experience in a customer service role.
• Experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, GIS, and related engineering software and systems.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent problem-solving and judgment skills, and a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering reviews, including site surveys, design work, and preparation of bid documents for capital projects.
• Manage assigned public works projects, overseeing planning, design, field work, inspections, and contract administration.
• Perform civil engineering tasks such as mapping, surveying, setting elevations, and programming traffic signals.
• Collaborate with departments, agencies, and contractors to resolve technical issues and ensure project coordination.
• Communicate project details to the public and respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Compile and analyze data to prepare technical and administrative reports.
• Recommend capital expenditures, project priorities, and departmental goals to the Director of Public Works.
• Supervise and provide directions to engineering aids and seasonal staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree