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Ayres Associates

Municipal Engineering Technical Lead

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Ayres Associates

A multi‑discipline engineering and architecture firm delivering infrastructure, environmental, geospatial, and MEP solutions nationwide.

Lead design and manage municipal water/wastewater projects
10 days ago ago
$110,000 - $155,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
St Paul, MN
Office Full-Time
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Construction Services
Environmental Services
Surveying
Transportation
Planning
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Environmental
General Civil
Geospatial
Structural Design & Inspection
Survey
Traffic
Transportation
Role

Description

project management
design production
water design
regulatory submittals
team collaboration
staff mentorship
  • Work with our team of 40+ employee-owners in Wisconsin and Minnesota to ensure the work is accurate, thorough, and aligns with the established standards while providing helpful feedback.
  • Manage projects, oversee design and production of plans and specifications and related regulatory submittals, and ensure that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres and requirements of the contract.
  • Actively engage in professional organizations to maintain and/or share technical knowledge.
  • Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
  • Take the lead in and work collaboratively to deliver projects for municipal governments.
  • Responsible for lead in technical design of municipal water and/or wastewater projects including distribution, pumping, storage, treatment, and process engineering
  • Build and maintain respectful working relationships with design team, PMs, and other leaders within the company.

Requirements

autocad
civil 3d
pe
civil engineering
15+ years
project management
  • Ability to independently manage small to medium size projects.
  • 15+ years of experience in the field of municipal utility design and construction.
  • A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  • Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, especially in smaller communities.
  • Registered professional engineer (PE) in Wisconsin or Minnesota.
  • A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Benefits

  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Health, dental, and vision Insurance.

Training + Development

Information not given or found
Company

Overview

1959 Founded
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1959 with a bold vision and five engineers in Eau Claire, WI.
#250 Ranking
ENR 2023 Top A/E Firm
Ranked among the top 500 architecture and engineering firms by ENR since 1972.
12 Offices
Nationwide Presence
Operates from 12 offices across the U.S., providing regional insight and national reach.
Thousands Delivered
Projects Completed
Over decades, thousands of projects have been designed and delivered, ranging from infrastructure to MEP facilities.
  • Specializes in transportation design, water resources engineering, geospatial mapping, environmental science, and MEP services.
  • Civil and municipal work supports critical infrastructure, such as roadways, rivers, and levee systems.
  • Blends sustainability with industrial scale through solar energy and anaerobic digestion projects in Los Angeles.
  • Headquartered in Eau Claire, with a focus on surveying, mapping, and landscape architecture from its largest office.
  • A 2025 funding round supports further growth, reflecting confidence in their multidisciplinary expertise.

Culture + Values

  • We provide smart, creative solutions.
  • Each team member is personally invested in the success of what we do.
  • We have a 'go-getter' attitude.
  • Our culture is open, and our leadership is transparent.
  • We encourage curiosity about others and skill in inviting others to share their perspectives.
  • We work with clients as partners.
  • Our core values are Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence.

Environment + Sustainability

258th Ranked
Design Consulting Firm Ranking
Ranked among the top design consulting firms, emphasizing minimizing office environmental footprint.
  • Ensure enduring infrastructure for future generations without compromising the natural environment or communities.
  • Incorporate sustainable technologies where applicable, providing employees with resources on sustainable design best practices.
  • Offer sustainable services including Building, Benchmarks, EV Charging, Geothermal, Green Communities, Net Zero, and Photovoltaic (PV).
  • Offices prioritize energy-saving and waste-reducing practices: stormwater-neutral parking, native landscaping, low-flow toilets, natural lighting sensors, energy-efficient appliances, monthly lights-out day, and discouraging personal heaters.
  • Vehicles fleet optimized through regular tire and air-filter maintenance, annual tune-ups, and load reduction.
  • Adopt recycling and reuse practices: no foam cups, non-disposable utensils, green-seal cleaning products, microfiber cloths, recycled paper, scrap reuse, recycling cans, batteries, and plastics 1–7.

Inclusion & Diversity

87%
Employee Inclusivity
87% of employees feel the company is inclusive.
87%
Employee Comfort
87% of employees feel comfortable and confident being themselves at work (Energage survey).
87%
Inclusivity Score
87% of employees perceive the company culture as inclusive.
  • Gender statistics: not publicly disclosed.
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