Site Design Engineer/Manager

Madison, WI
Site Design Department
Full-Time

Kapur is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Site Design Engineer to manage and lead site design projects in various locations across Wisconsin. This position is based in Madison, WI but will assist with site design projects throughout Wisconsin for clients such as DFD, architects, developers and municipalities. This is an office-based position in our Madison office with opportunity for occasional travel within Wisconsin to our other offices based on client needs, but overnight travel is not anticipated. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to take on a leadership role in site design projects and contribute to the growth and success of our organization's site design group in Wisconsin. If you are a dedicated and self-driven professional with a passion for site design engineering, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform day-to-day site/municipal design activities, including technical design, contract document production, quality control, permitting, shop drawing review, field inspections, and project closeout.
  • Actively and effectively plan, design, manage, coordinate, and monitor all design and technical aspects of site design projects.
  • Provide engineering designs and technical leadership to site design engineers, including the preparation of calculations, schedules, reports, cost estimates, plans, and specifications.
  • Collaborate cohesively with design engineers to develop site designs in accordance with client standards and specifications.
  • Possess the ability to interpret and understand plans, sketches, and specifications, and respond to technical inquiries and complex issues.
  • Perform specific work assignments within established schedules and budgets and manage a variety of project sizes with limited supervision.
  • Mentor and train other designers and drafting staff members.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the project development process, including coordination with architectural, landscape, structural, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines during design and construction.
  • Build client relations and contribute to project presentations and meeting facilitation.
  • Assist with proposals and business development activities as necessary.

Skills:

  • Strong work ethic, self-motivation, attention to detail, high organizational skills, and enthusiasm for site design projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skills.
  • Customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
  • Flexibility to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing client expectations.
  • Problem-solving abilities, especially in areas where documentation is limited or lacks standardization.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD-Civil3D, with a preference for familiarity with engineering modeling software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Tools (SharePoint, OneDrive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of experience in site design, municipal design, or similar projects.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in Wisconsin or ability to get licensed in next year.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Kapur is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We use E Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

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About Us

Kapur & Associates is an employee-owned consulting engineering firm that has been providing engineering, survey, site design, transportation, municipal, construction inspection, and construction management services to clients across the United States for over 40 years. We have grown to over 425 professionals and have multiple offices in Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

At Kapur, we’re looking for candidates who share our ALL-IN commitment to excellence. We are seeking individuals who are passionate about their work, have a strong work ethic, and are committed to delivering outstanding results. We value teamwork, and we are looking for individuals who are collaborative and enjoy working in a team environment.

Kapur & Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.