Civil Engineer Transportation Entry or Senior - $3,000 sign on bonus!

Position Summary

This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the Project Development Section (PDS) of the Northwest Region (NWR) performing various civil engineering duties on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position performs as a member of a team, or individually, and performs engineering duties in the functional areas of design and construction. This position is responsible for the development of highway improvement projects in accordance with the established facilities development process. This position is responsible for engineering decisions that affect the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities.

This position is responsible for both design and construction assignments. Time frames may vary within each area dependent on workload, staffing needs, and employee development needs. While assigned to the construction phase of a project, the primary duties will be construction activities, however a portion of workload may include design activities. Construction duties will be assigned appropriately throughout the region. When assigned to the design phase of a project, the primary duties will be design activities, however a portion of workload may include construction activities.

Qualifications

• Upon hire, candidate must have graduated, or will be graduating by May 2027, 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 have graduated from an Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college university with a 4-year bachelor's degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in engineering technology AND hold an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate
• 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)
• To be eligible at the Senior level, candidates must have:
• At least 4 years of engineering experience after receiving their engineering degree from an accredited college or university.

Benefits

• 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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Salary Information

• The Civil Engineer Transportation Entry positions are in pay schedule 14-14 with an annual salary of $68,162 to $77,605, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
• Candidates starting at the minimum salary will receive incremental pay increases starting at 6 months and will receive increases every 6 months for the first 2 years. After 2 years of incremental increases, candidates will be at the top of the announced range (currently $76,066). Candidates with 1-3 years of experience will be hired based on their years of relevant professional work experience and may receive incremental pay increases depending on their level of experience upon hire.
• The Civil Engineer Transportation Senior positions are in pay schedule 14-13 with an annual salary of $84,989 to $104,458, plus excellent benefits. A 12-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

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. WisDOT 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.

Application

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 requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, 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 or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis until the position is filled. The first application deadline is Sunday, June 28th at 11:59 CST.