Project Engineer 3

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Vierbicher is a team of professional engineers, planners, community development specialists, land surveyors and GIS specialists who provide comprehensive solutions for a wide range of projects. Our goal is to provide clients with creative consulting services and quality products, enabling them to efficiently and effectively meet their goals. We work to build strong relationships with our clients that promote trust, cooperation and teamwork.  

Now in our 50th year, we are proud to be an employee-owned firm recognized by Zweig Group as one of 2026's Best Firms To Work For, our fourth time earning the honor, and named to its Hot Firm list of the fastest-growing firms in the industry. We believe that recognition reflects the people behind it, the same people who own the firm and shape its future.

As a Project Engineer 3, you are a technical leader responsible for the execution of complex designs and providing advanced quality assurance on engineering evaluations. Working collaboratively with Project Managers, you will be integral to the early stages of project development by providing critical input on scope, budget, and scheduling requirements. This role requires expert technical proficiency, independent decision-making, and a strong dedication to mentoring and developing junior engineering staff.

Key Responsibilities:  

Design & Quality Control

• Perform advanced engineering design evaluations for all aspects of site and infrastructure plans (grading, utilities, stormwater, etc.) prior to PM review.
• Provide quality control oversight on design work developed by Project Engineers 1 and 2, ensuring technical accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Execute complex design tasks using AutoCAD Civil 3D, maintaining a high level of technical competency.
• Verify quantity take-offs and final cost estimates.

Project Scoping & Planning 

• Lead the preparation and definition of the scope of services for design work, ensuring clarity on client and project objectives. Assist Project Managers in the preparation and definition of the scope of services for design work, ensuring clarity on client and project objectives.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish, monitor, and manage design and construction schedules.
• Provide expert technical review and make final recommendations regarding consultant design work and proposals.
• Ensure all project designs maintain strict compliance with all applicable codes, guidelines, best practices, and internal policies.
• Develop and finalize project specifications and technical requirements.
• Other duties as assigned to support project and department success.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Senior Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and demonstrated ability to solve highly complex design issues. Expert proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D (including pipe networks and corridors) and demonstrated ability to solve highly complex design issues. Advanced proficiency in stormwater modeling software (e.g., HydroCAD, WinSLAMM) is required.
• Project and Scope Management: Proven ability to effectively influence project scope, schedule, and budgetary requirements.
• Professional Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required for technical reporting, internal leadership, and external consultation with clients and senior regulatory officials.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Ability to effectively lead and work with internal and external project team members, acting as a technical leader.
• Construction & Review Expertise: Advanced working knowledge of construction activities and processes, capable of providing technical support and troubleshooting during construction administration.
• Oversight and mentorship: Ability to provide technical review, quality assurance, and mentorship to less experienced engineering staff, actively investing in their professional development.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 4 + years of civil engineering experience is preferred.

License or Certification Requirements

• Professional Engineer License (PE) for the State of Wisconsin is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires sitting at a desk and working at a computer for long period of time
• Some work may include field work
• This position requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

PPE Requirements

• Hi-Visibility clothing should be worn on job sites and in the field as necessary.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Our company does not sponsor employment visas (such as H-1B, TN, etc.) for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer