Finding the right fit:

Ayres is seeking a confident and skilled design engineer to be a key contributor in the delivery of transportation related projects for our many public and private clients. As a transportation design engineer within Ayres, you will have the opportunity to work with highly experienced roadway, structure, traffic, and construction project managers and engineering staff working on a wide variety of projects ranging from two-lane rural roadways to complex system interchanges. You will also be supported by your supervisor as well as upper management to help ensure as much success as possible.

On any given day, you'll:

• Collaborate with a design team to discuss project objectives, challenges and identify design strategies to provide our clients with smart, create, solutions.
• Perform the geometric design and other design tasks for roadway improvement projects in conformance with applicable design standards, Ayres quality standards, and requirements of the contract.
• Prepare final plans, specifications and estimates.

• Assist or take the lead in the preparation of various design reports.
• Assist or take the lead in agency coordination and permit preparation.

• Participate in regular group meetings to review and coordinate project schedules and deliverables.
• Mentor less experienced staff.
• Review work performed by others for quality control purposes.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow co-workers within the company.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record and reliable transportation to work, client meetings and conferences.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience consisting of transportation related design.
• Experience and proficient with Civil 3D, AutoCAD (preferred) and/or other similar roadway design software.
• Enthusiastic focus and interest in the use of roadway design software for the development and delivery of creative design solutions and quality final deliverables.
• WisDOT experience is a plus.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain in the future.
• An interest and willingness to be challenged to allow for consistent personal development and growth.
• A desire to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings/conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally as a subject matter expert.
• Experience with 3D Roadway modeling is a plus.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Development
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
• Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
• Flexible work schedules
• Financial
• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Social
• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)