Civil Engineer Drainage

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 Wausau, WI team and be an integral contributor for the design and delivery of a variety of transportation and site development projects.  

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 include:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering  
• 2+ 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