Position Summary The Asset Management Engineering Chief (DOT Engineering Chief) oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of analytical models, decision-support tools, performance measures, and data-driven practices used to support transportation planning, programming, and design. The position works closely with department leadership, managers, engineers, IT staff, and internal and external partners to develop policies, standardize practices, implement innovative solutions, and advance the department's strategic goals for a comprehensive asset management system. The position also provides technical guidance, manages consultant contracts, leads staff development, and ensures effective coordination and consistency of asset management practices across the department
Salary Information This position is in schedule-range (81-02) with
an annual salary of $120,640-$126,526, plus excellent benefits.
Plus an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License. A 2 year career executive trial 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 one of the DTSD state office buildings at least 3 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 is possession of a valid Professional Engineering (PE) registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state. Qualified applicants will also have experience with all the following: - Experience working with transportation engineering principles, practices, programs, budgets, and/or project management. (Duties may include: design, construction, planning development, operation, and/or maintenance of transportation or similar systems)
- Experience collaborating with a diverse group of customers including external and internal parties (customers may include a division, bureau, partner agency, the public, media, etc.)
- Experience leading a team of professional staff in formal or informal capacity. Experience may include formal supervisor role or lead a project team on a large scale. Activities may include coaching, mentoring, reviewing/analyzing work, assigning workloads, directing work, motivating staff/team.
In addition to having all the above, well qualified applicants will have experience with one or more of the following: - Experience managing/supervising employees. Activities may include providing direct supervision of employees, establishing/assessing performance expectations, participating in recruitment and selection, and/or providing coaching/feedback/or correction action.
- Experience managing multiple complex transportation programs concurrently.
- Experience with data-driven decision making, process improvement, and/or risk analysis.
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Current Wisconsin state employees with Career Executive status need only apply with a resume and letter of qualifications submitted directly to Chanda Kaz at [email protected] or 608-267-2837. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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Deadline to Apply The deadline to apply is 11:59PM CST on August 26th, 2026.
