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Volunteer Developer Jobs in Madison, WI (NOW HIRING)

Water Resources Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$79K - $108K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Shive-Hattery is a premier architecture and engineering consulting ... Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child * Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident ...

General Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$74K/yr

Engineering. To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of ... Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable ...

Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off ... improve developer productivity, quality, and delivery effectiveness. A typical day: * Build and ...

Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off ... improve developer productivity, quality, and delivery effectiveness. A typical day: * Build and ...

As an Electrical Engineer, you will support electrical build, integration, and testing for customer ... our employees volunteer or donate money * Core values that shape our culture and drive us to ...

As an Electrical Engineer, you will support electrical build, integration, and testing for customer ... our employees volunteer or donate money * Core values that shape our culture and drive us to ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$108K - $141K/yr

As an Senior Electrical Engineer at nVent Management Company, you will independently lead complex ... our employees volunteer or donate money * Core values that shape our culture and drive us to ...

Senior Electrical Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$108K - $141K/yr

As an Senior Electrical Engineer at nVent Management Company, you will independently lead complex ... our employees volunteer or donate money * Core values that shape our culture and drive us to ...

RF Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Senior Director of Systems Engineering Your role in the mission: We are seeking a motivated RF ... And many more great voluntary benefits Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing ...

Resident Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$99K - $127K/yr

Sterling Stamping Plant's Quality team is currently seeking a Resident Engineer professional to ... Student loan refinancing programs * 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer developer in Madison, WI is $19.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.52 and $20.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Volunteer Developer, you'll often work on projects such as building or improving websites, developing applications, or automating tasks for non-profit organizations and community initiatives. Your responsibilities may include coding, participating in code reviews, collaborating with other team members, and occasionally assisting with documentation or user support. Tasks can vary based on the organization's needs, but you'll usually work alongside project managers, designers, and other volunteers in a collaborative setting. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to meaningful causes and expanding your professional network.

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To thrive as a Volunteer Developer, you need strong coding skills in relevant programming languages, a good understanding of software development principles, and ideally some prior project experience. Familiarity with popular version control systems like Git, basic knowledge of collaborative platforms such as GitHub, and experience with agile project management tools are commonly expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and a proactive attitude help you work effectively within diverse volunteer teams. These competencies ensure valuable contributions to projects despite limited resources and help foster a productive, positive environment.

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A Volunteer Developer is an unpaid software developer who contributes their skills to projects for nonprofits, open-source initiatives, or community-driven efforts. They help design, develop, and maintain software applications, websites, or tools to support an organization's mission. This role allows developers to gain experience, build a portfolio, and give back to the community while collaborating with other professionals. Volunteer Developers typically work remotely or on a flexible schedule, depending on the project's needs.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Developer job openings in Madison, WI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,108 per year, or $19.3 per hour.

Mid-level Civil Engineer

Shive Hattery Group

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Shive-Hattery's Madison office is seeking a licensed civil engineer. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing projects and a passion for business development. This role is crucial for growing our client base in the Madison metro and surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage multiple projects within the Madison metro and surrounding areas, ensuring timely and successful completion.
  • Collaborate with other project managers and business development personnel to enhance our client network.
  • Assist with business development initiatives, identifying new opportunities and fostering existing client relationships.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, ensuring high standards of quality and performance

See Your Designs Come to Life: As a Civil Engineer at Shive-Hattery, you'll lead design on a variety of DFD/Transportation and site-related projects, including:
  • Roadways and trails
  • Traffic signals
  • Utilities and storm sewer design
  • Site designs
  • DFD

An Inspiring Team Effort
Collaborate with Civil Engineers, Architects, and other engineering disciplines to design multi-faceted projects in a full-service A/E firm environment. You'll have a hand in designing what matters to your community. We'll rely on you for technical decision making and to deliver quality work on schedule.
Does This Sound Like You?
  • Seek to be a design leader in collaboration with a design team
  • Have Four (4) or more years of civil engineering experience
  • Earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field

Requirements
*Professional Engineering license in the State of Wisconsin is required for this position*
Experience with the following is a plus:
  • Wisconsin DOT standards and procedures
  • Transportation related design
  • DFD
  • Proven track record of successful project management.
  • Site design and land development
  • Municipal design and collaboration with cities or counties
  • Experienced knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Interest or experience in 3D visualization
  • Use of specialized software for transportation, traffic, utility, and stormwater management design

Why Shive-Hattery?
You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact - and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.
At Shive-Hattery, our learning and teaching culture is built on collaboration. You'll have the opportunity to both learn from and teach your peers, working across disciplines to enhance your skills and grow professionally.
We offer a competitive total compensation package, including industry-leading pay and over thirty-five benefits designed to support your well-being and career development.
Benefit Highlights:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
  • Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
  • Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
  • FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
  • 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
  • Overtime Bonus
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • First Time License Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
  • ...And Many More!

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
  • At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: To protect the interests of all parties, Shive-Hattery and its partners will not accept unsolicited candidate submissions from a recruiter or staffing agency who is not operating under an executed recruiting or staffing services contract with Shive-Hattery. Please do not contact our employees directly in that regard or otherwise submit unsolicited candidate information in any form.
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.