Structural Design Engineer

Position Summary

This position will perform structural engineering duties and is responsible for the design of Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) bridges and related structures. These include, but are not limited to, new bridges with vertical curves and skews and the rehabilitation and repair of existing bridges of different materials, and additional structure types including retaining walls and box culverts.

This position produces design sketches and/or structure plans for new bridges, as well as the rehabilitation and repair of existing structures. This position also answers questions from the plans drafters during plan preparation. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting in the resolution of bridge construction issues. Some field work may be required intermittently.

The Structural Engineer Transportation position requires a background in structural analysis and design. Extensive training in the BOS Structures Design Section will be provided in this position.

The study of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, WisDOT Bridge Manual, and BOS Structures Design Section policy are included at the entry level.

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Salary Information

The Entry level is in schedule-range 14-14 with an annual salary of $64,854 to $73,840, plus excellent benefits.

A $2000 sign-on bonus applies to Entry level candidates 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 $2000 will be paid on the first paycheck.

The Senior level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $82,846 to $101,421, plus excellent benefits.

The Advanced level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $96,387 to $108,950, 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.

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.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI 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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement: Upon application, candidate 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 PhD) in engineering OR have graduated from an Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college 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).

A minimally qualified candidate will have a background that includes at least four courses that cover structural engineering principles and concepts. All applicants should list at least 4 courses along with a brief description of each course in their application materials (letter of qualifications, resume).

In addition to the above:

To be eligible at the Senior level, candidates must have:

• At least 3.5 years of engineering experience after receiving their engineering degree from an accredited college or university.
• With at least 1 year of experience in structural engineering.

To be eligible at the Advanced level, candidates must have a valid Professional Engineering (PE) registration and the ability 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.

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 Allie Strullmyer at ... or .... For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the position is filled. The first application review deadline is on Monday, June 16th at 11:59pm.