Airport Engineering Supervisor

Position Summary

This position provides team leadership and supervision to a team of civil engineers and engineering specialists within the Airport Engineering Section, in the general support of project management production. This position will provide expert guidance and supervision in the areas of project planning, design, and construction, including Engineering Section consistency in document preparation and project timeline delivery for projects at airports within the state airport system plan. Oversee/supervise a full scope of technical airport engineering services, including but not limited to: plan and specification review, eligibility determinations, project milestone tracking, project budgeting assistance, engineering services, and project inspections.

This position will develop/manage a consultant specialist program contract to identify tasks for consultants, train consultants in work expectations and procedures, provide feedback to consultant specialists, and coordinate consultant tasks with Engineering Section staff. Also, complete other assigned duties as assigned by the Engineering Section Chief, including temporary project management of assigned airports, research and implementation of procedures for efficiency in project management, and file/record management.

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Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (81-30) with an annual salary of $107,120-$122,012.80, plus 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

Qualified applicants will have both of the following:

• A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if the PE registration is from another state.
• Experience in transportation project management.

How To Apply

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Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 28th, 2025.