Scoping Engineer - Civil Engineer Transportation Senior or Advanced

Position Summary

This position performs engineering functions in the analysis and preliminary design of highway improvement projects. Positions at this level have extensive authority in carrying out their assigned responsibilities independently. This position will provide administration and direction of the region's scoping of the Southwest Region 6-year State Trunk Highway Improvement Program and determine other long-range highway improvement needs. This position provides engineering analysis for development of highway safety programs and bridge improvement programs and the development of local cost share agreements.

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 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).
• 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

The first applicant review will be Friday, July 11, 2025. Afterwards, applicants will be reviewed bi-weekly until the position is filled.