Job Description

Transportation Design Engineer

Department: Civil

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Crosse, WI

Founded in 1973, ISG is a nationally recognized, multi-disciplinary firm delivering full-service architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning solutions. We’re excited to grow our Transportation team with the addition of a Transportation Design Engineer; a strategic role for professionals passionate about designing and delivering transportation infrastructure projects, with a strong emphasis on Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) standards and requirements.
In this role, you will work closely with Heidi Schwarz, PE, Project Manager, and collaborate with ISG internal resources for design and project execution, code review and evaluations, specification writing, visualization, and construction administration. You’ll assist with projects that align with WisDOT guidelines, ensuring compliance and quality while driving innovative solutions for our clients.
We’re proud to support clients across the country with creative, forward-thinking solutions. ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and go above and beyond to positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. If this sounds like a mission and culture you want to invest in, explore your career potential within our Transportation team.

View recent projects that you will get the opportunity to work on:

• STH 29 Pavement and Structure Rehabilitation, Marathon County
• STH 45 Resurfacing, Oneida County
• STH 65 Resurfacing, St. Croix County
• 2nd Street Reconstruction + 2-Way Cycle Track, City of La Crosse
• USH 53 Reconstruction + Bridge Rehabilitation, La Crosse County

Key Responsibilities

You will work with a team of engineers on design and production of all aspects of roadway design including horizontal and vertical alignments; intersection layout; corridor modeling; drainage design; ROW, cross sections; utility plans; signing & marking; and quantity/cost estimating.

• Plan, design, and analyze data on roadway/transportation engineering projects
• Prepare studies with associated drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
• Calculate quantities and prepare construction cost estimates.
• Prepare construction drawings
• Prepare specifications
• Conduct site visits and report findings to supervisory engineers and/or project managers
• Assist project managers and more experienced engineers in ensuring project/task schedules and budgets are met
• Coordinate with team members to ensure timely and accurate document or drawing preparation Responsible for progressing knowledge through completion of various training initiatives: attending seminars; reviewing professional publications; and attending in-house training courses
• Occasional travel may be required
• Other duties as assigned

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components. We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering
• Knowledgeable in Autodesk Civil3D software is preferred
• Must demonstrate the ability to present complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and public stakeholders
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Must be a self-starter with good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team to meet project schedules and deadlines

*The above qualifications are desirable; however, we are willing to train the right person.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel