Program Scoping Engineer - Civil Engineer Transportation Senior or Advanced

Position Summary

This position functions within the Planning Section performing various professional civil engineering duties on preliminary design phases of transportation improvement projects. This position is responsible for coordinating or developing 3R highway improvement projects in accordance with the established facilities development process. Engineering decisions of this position affect the planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of transporation facilities. This position may necessitate frequent travel to project sites within the Region to conduct project field reviews, meet with property owners, or meet with local municipalities.

Salary Information

The Senior level position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $80,870 - $99,403 depending upon qualifications and experience.

The Advanced level position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $90,064 - $108,950 depending on qualifications and experience. The Advanced level also receives up to an additional $2,080/year for having your Professional Engineering license.

WisDOT also offers 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 minimally qualified Senior candidate will have the following:

• Upon hire, 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 PH.D.) in engineering OR have graduated from an Engineer Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college AND hold an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• At least 4 years of professional engineering experience after receiving degree from an ABET accredited University in design, construction or maintenance of transportation structures.

Additionally, a qualified Advanced candidate will have the above experience as well as:

• 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

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Deadline to Apply

Applicants will be reviewed weekly until the position is filled.