Civil Engineer Transportation Entry or Senior - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus! - Reannouncement

Position Summary

This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the Project Development Section (PDS) of the North Central Region (NCR) 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

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Pay

• The Civil Engineer Transportation Entry position is 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 $77,605). 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 position is in pay schedule 14-13 with an annual salary of $84,656 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.

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.

Application

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

This posting is a reannouncement. If you previously applied to job ID 19162, you do not need to reapply in order to be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a biweekly basis starting on Monday, July 13th, 2026, until positions are filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on the day prior to the review date to be considered for that biweekly review period.