Job Description

Civil Design Engineer I

Company Name: R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc.

Location: Beloit, WI | Janesville, WI | Elkhorn, WI | Rock & Walworth Counties

Project Focus: Civil Engineering, Land/Site Development, Transportation, Municipal Infrastructure, Public Works, Survey Coordination, and Community-Focused Infrastructure Projects

Work Setting: Full-Time | In-Office to Start | Hybrid Potential After Training | No Full-Time Remote

Base Salary: $65,000-$70,000 annually for new graduates with 0-3 years of experience, with potential adjustment for stronger experience

Total Compensation Package: Competitive salary, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, company-matched retirement plan, paid time off, holidays, modern equipment, mentorship, and long-term career growth

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus Group

Position Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Civil Design Engineer to launch a long-term engineering career with a stable, community-focused civil engineering and surveying firm. R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. is growing its Civil Engineering Team and is seeking a motivated early-career engineer who wants hands-on project exposure, mentorship, and a clear path for professional growth.

As a Civil Design Engineer I, you will support transportation, land/site development, municipal, and infrastructure projects while working closely with experienced engineers, project managers, surveyors, construction management staff, and clients. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, curious, organized, and eager to build practical civil design experience in a supportive team environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist with the design of civil engineering projects across transportation, municipal, land/site development, and infrastructure markets
• Prepare engineering reports, plans, details, calculations, exhibits, and project documentation
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D and related design software to support project development
• Collaborate with engineering, surveying, and construction management teams
• Support project managers and senior engineers with design tasks, research, documentation, and coordination
• Help maintain project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations
• Assist with plan production, quantity takeoffs, specifications, and construction-related documentation
• Support field visits, site observations, and project coordination as needed
• Communicate clearly with internal team members and ask questions to support learning and project accuracy
• Apply civil engineering fundamentals to practical design challenges
• Review redlines, incorporate revisions, and continue building technical judgment
• Learn firm standards, client expectations, design workflows, and project delivery processes
• Contribute to local infrastructure projects that support communities throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Experience: New graduate to 0-3 years of civil engineering experience
• Licensure Path: E.I.T. certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• Software: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Technical Interest: Interest in civil design, transportation, municipal engineering, land/site development, infrastructure, or public works projects
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, organizational, and team communication skills
• Work Style: Positive attitude, curiosity, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with engineers, surveyors, construction management staff, project managers, and clients
• Location: Local candidates strongly preferred; out-of-area candidates may be considered
• Work Setting: Ability to work fully in person during onboarding and training

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship Experience: Civil engineering internship, co-op, or summer experience preferred but not required
• Design Exposure: Exposure to AutoCAD Civil 3D, plan production, civil site design, roadway design, municipal projects, or public infrastructure work
• Field Experience: Experience with site visits, construction observation, surveying coordination, or field data collection
• Wisconsin Interest: Interest in supporting projects throughout Rock County, Walworth County, Wisconsin, and Northern Illinois
• Career Growth: Desire to grow into a Civil Design Engineer II, Project Engineer, or Project Manager role over time
• Relocation: Willingness to relocate to the Rock County or Walworth County area if not already local

Ideal Candidate Profile

This opportunity is best suited for an early-career civil engineer who wants to learn the right way, not get tossed into chaos and told to “figure it out.” The ideal candidate is motivated, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable asking good questions while building confidence with design tools, project documentation, field coordination, and client-focused engineering work.

The strongest fit will be someone who wants to grow with a stable local firm, contribute to meaningful community infrastructure projects, and develop under experienced professionals who value mentorship, quality, and long-term career development.

About R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc.

R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. is a well-established, multi-discipline civil engineering and surveying firm with more than 107 years of service. The firm is known for excellence, integrity, long-term client relationships, low turnover, strong mentorship, and a people-first culture.

With a team of more than 40 professionals, Batterman provides civil, municipal, transportation, and land surveying services to public and private clients throughout Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. The firm proudly serves Rock and Walworth Counties from offices in Beloit, Janesville, and Elkhorn, with continued growth planned in Beloit, Janesville, and Walworth County.

About Luxus Group

Luxus Group is a specialized recruiting and talent advisory firm serving the architecture, engineering, construction, and related professional-services industries. Luxus Group represents R.H. Batterman & Co., Inc. in identifying and recruiting qualified candidates for this opportunity and will coordinate confidential candidate introductions, initial discussions, interviews, and offer-stage communication.

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