Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Local Programs - $3,000 sign on bonus

State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management

Madison, WI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$92,768–$112,237 Per Year

SKILLS

Calculators, Civil Engineering, Construction, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Diversity, Employee Assistance Plan, Federal Assistance, Finance, Health Plan, Lacrosse, Multitasking, Performance Metrics, Professional Engineer, Professional Services, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Real Estate, Retirement Plan, Transportation Engineering

LOCATION

Madison, WI

POSTED

Today

Introduction

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), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting to fill a Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced position within the Southwest Region. This position can be headquartered in our Madison or LaCrosse office.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the DTSD Madison or LaCrosse, WI office at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $49/month for single plans and $122/month for family plans after two months of employment)
A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .

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. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.

We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.

Position Summary

This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the Southwest Region's Project Development Section and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of Local Program. The duties and responsibilities require performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgement on transportation improvement projects for local programs. This position manages activities on multiple projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases. The role of the Local Program Project Manager is to oversee and manage the activities carried out by department and consultant staff and ensures all requirements to utilize federal funds are followed in the design phase. The cumulative consequences of error are significant since this position is responsible for as many as 200 active local program projects that have a direct effect on the Region's performance measures. this position serves as a resource and advisor to managers, supervisors, department and consultant staff.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $92,768 - $112,237, plus excellent benefits. Plus an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License. A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior permanent full-time state service in the last five years and agree to remain in the position for one year. The $3,000 will be paid on the first paycheck.

Job Details

This state agency does not sponsor work visas. This state agency is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. 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.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application:

A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application only requires you to submit a resume. Within your resume, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. A letter of qualifications is not required nor will be accepted. Your application materials are very important part of your application and is used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in your resume, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Jay Taylor at Jay.Taylor@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7460.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the position has been filled. The first review of the application materials will be on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Local Programs - $3,000 sign on bonus

State of Wisconsin Division of Personnel Management

Madison, WI

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