Job description

Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) engineering team and help shape the future of the State of Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure!

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is recruiting to fill Senior level Civil Engineer Transportation positions located in the Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) offices throughout the State.

WisDOT is recruiting to fill positions located in offices throughout the State:

• Southeast (SE) Region in Waukesha
• Southwest (SW) Region in LaCrosse or Madison (2101 Wright Street)
• Northwest Region (NW) in Superior and Eau Claire
• North Central ( NC) Region in Rhinelander and Wisconsin Rapids
• Northeast (NE) Region in Green Bay
• Central Office Bureau positions also located in Madison (4822 Madison Yards Way) or Milwaukee

THIS IS A CONTINIOUS RECRUTIMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH.

WisDOT is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health.

In addition to these amazing benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances, and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. The WisDOT IDEA continues to drive us forward in our mission to provide leadership in the development and operation of a safe and efficient transportation system. We operate with integrity as we build trust and confidence in all our relationships through honesty, commitment, and the courage to do what is right in all of our efforts. We strive for diversity in creating an environment, including all people and opinions, which cultivates opportunities to bring varied perspectives to the work being done and decisions being made. We believe in leading by excellence by providing quality products and services that exceed our customers’ expectations by being professional and the best in all we do. We are committed to maintaining accountability, both individually and collectively, for the impact of our actions on resources, the people we serve, and each other.

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Position Summary

Positions are responsible for performing professional engineering senior level duties and applying engineering expertise for multi-modal transportation programs. Positions will work in one of the department’s engineering program areas that may include: design, construction, soils, planning, traffic and maintenance of transportation facilities in addition to other areas of focus. Under general supervision, this position performs independently and has extensive authority in carrying out their assigned responsibilities. Work at this level requires a high degree of interpretation and creativity in evaluating and carrying out engineering assignments.

Salary Information

The Civil Engineer Transportation Senior level position is in pay schedule 14-13. Starting pay is between $65,000 and $81,120 depending upon qualifications plus excellent benefits. Pay for internal candidates is determined per the compensation plan. A 12-month probationary period is required.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For positions that do allow remote work flexibility, although residency in the State of WI is not required for permanent positions, it is not anticipated that working outside of WI or bordering cities will be allowed as positions may at times need to report to office locations in WI on short notice.

All state employees are required to report their COVID vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and must provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information within their first two weeks of employment. At this time, those who are unvaccinated are subject to weekly COVID-19 testing protocols.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have -

• Graduated from an ABET accredited college or university with a 4-year degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in civil engineering or a related engineering field, OR, possess a PE (Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin), OR, possess an EIT (Engineer-In-Training) license.
• At least 4 years of professional engineering experience after receiving their degree from an ABET accredited University.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $81,120.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All state employees are required to report their Covid vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not. State employees are currently required to wear a mask indoors.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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