Major Highway Projects Program Engineer

Introduction

Become the Major Highway Projects Program Engineer(Civil Engineer Transportation - Advanced) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation! This position has the opportunity to work at any DOT / DTSD regional office ! Offices options are located in Rhinelander (Oneida County), Wisconsin Rapids (Wood County), Green Bay (Brown County), Eau Claire (Eau Claire County) , Superior (Douglas County), Waukesha (Waukesha County), Edgerton (Dane County), La Crosse (La Crosse County), Madison (Dane County). This position offers a hybridized work schedule. This position will be in the office at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is currently recruiting an Advanced Civil Engineer to serve as our Major Highway Projects Program Manager in the Division of Transportation Investment Management, Bureau of State Highway Programs, Program Development and Analysis Section, Program Development Unit. This position leads and directs complex analysis that shape and direct the department's six-year highway improvement program as well as functions as the department's primary programming engineer for the Major Highway Improvement program and several statewide bridge programs.

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 $42 / month for single plans and $104 / 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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The WisDOT Division of Transportation Investment Management (DTIM) conducts long-range, multimodal transportation planning; guides the use of state and federal transportation dollars based upon research and data analysis of the state's transportation systems; manages the project selection process for the state highway rehabilitation and the major highway programs; and administers various local transportation, transit, airport, rail, harbor and other specialized aids programs. The Division of Transportation Investment Management includes the Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA), Bureau of Planning and Economic Development (BPED), the Bureau of State Highway Programs (BSHP), and the Bureau of Transit, Local Roads, Railroads and Harbors (BTLRRH).

Position Summary

The Major Highway Projects Program Engineer leads and directs complex analyses that shape and direct the department's six-year highway improvement program. This position will also develops, updates, and monitors the Major Highway Improvement Program (Majors) component of the Six-Year Highway Improvement program with respect to various constraints including the biennial budget, project estimates, schedules, and other parameters. Additionally, this position develops, updates, and monitors the SHR Large Bridge, High Cost Bridge, and Interstate Bridge components of the Six-Year Highway Improvement Program with respect to various constraints including the biennial budget, project estimates, schedules, and other parameters. Further, this position provides technical input into the department's Asset Management Program, as it relates to highway capacity expansion, large bridge projects, and other highway improvement areas.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $90,094-108,950, plus excellent benefits . A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

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. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

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

A candidate upon hire, must have graduated from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university with a 4-year bachelor's degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in engineering OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin OR a valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state).

In addition to the minimum requirement above, a qualified applicants will have all the following experiences :

In addition to having all the above, a well qualified applicant will have experience with one or more of the following :

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.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allison Huiras at 608-266-9725 or Allison.Huiras@dot.wi.gov . For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

Applications are due at 11 : 59PM on March 23rd, 2025.

Salary : $90,094 - $108,950