Katia Wanish

About Katia Wanish

I’m a civil engineer with a strong foundation in agricultural, civil, and environmental projects. I manage complex project workloads from initial planning through construction, collaborating with landowners, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver efficient and technically sound results.

Experience

1. Staff Engineer

   The Sigma Group, Inc

   Mar 2025 — Present · Middleton, WI, US

   Managed and supported agricultural and environmental engineering projects from planning through construction, managing up to 30 active projects at any given time. Collaborated with landowners, contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver compliant and effective conservation-focused designs. Responsibilities included developing site layouts and grading, completing hydraulic and stormwater modeling, preparing permit packages, coordinating with county, state, and federal partners, and providing construction oversight through field inspections, pay requests, and change order management.Skills & Responsibilities:• Interpreted project plans, specifications, and technical details for contractors and clients.• Designed grading plans, stormwater systems, and agricultural conservation practices using AutoCAD Civil 3D.• Performed hydraulic modeling and design analysis using HEC-RAS.• Prepared and managed permits with County Land Conservation Departments, WI DNR, and NRCS.• Conducted field investigations, construction inspections, and QA/QC to verify compliance with design and safety standards.• Produced technical reports, regulatory submittals, design calculations, and construction specifications• Managed contractor communication, billing and invoices, and construction documentation.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  BS. Biological Systems Engineering, BS. Environmental Science, Cert. Engr. for Energy Sustainability