Position Summary This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the NW Region, Project Development Section and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the local program. The duties and responsibilities require, performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position manages activities on multiple projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases.
The essential function of this position is to act as a project manager in the design and construction of transportation improvement projects for the Local Program and State Highway system as assigned. This position utilizes a great deal of independent judgment to provide services in the area of local program delivery. The cumulative consequences of error are significant since this position is responsible for as many as 100-150 active local program projects that have a direct effect on the Region's Performance Measures. The project manager has primary responsibility for scoping, scheduling, budgeting, management of consultant contracts, and supports the Consultant Unit supervisor in contract negotiations and has the responsibility of overall project quality.
To review the full position descriptions of any of the positions listed above, please emailSonam Lhanze at
Salary Information This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an
annual salary of $94,623 - $114,482, plus an additional $2,080/year for the Professional Engineer License and 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.
A
$3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those 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 $3,000 will be paid on the first paycheck.
Job Details Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. Independent travel and overnight stay may be required for this position.
WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. WisDOT is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United StatesPrior 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 one of the locations listed above least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
Qualifications Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application: - 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 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 Sonam Lhanze at 608-264-7230 or
[email protected] . For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply This recruitment will remain open until position is filled with a weekly review of applicants starting
April 8th 2026. Applications must be received by 11:59PM on the day prior to the review date to be considered for that weekly review period.
