Position Summary

This position is a project development unit supervisor position in the Southwest Region working under the general supervision of the DOT Engineering Chief. This position performs administrative and supervisory functions in the field of engineering and is responsible for the supervision of professional and technical staff that provide support for engineering related functions.

This position's primary roles are to achieve program objectives by interpreting and applying policy within its programmatic area and directly supervising a staff of professional engineering and technical positions. This includes coordinating staff and resources to meet program objectives; providing training and developmental opportunities to staff; applying technical expertise in decision-making; developing and implementing policy; performing professional engineering work; applying professional engineering expertise in decision-making; and prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring work to meet project requirements and deadlines. Additionally, this position requires effective communication with internal and external partners, other agencies, consultants, and contractors.

This position requires extensive professional experience in civil engineering and a comprehensive understanding of technical manuals, specifications, and policies. This position reviews, analyzes, and approves engineering reports, documents, and plans. The professional engineering analysis, review, and decisions made by this position directly relates to the safety and operation of the transportation system, thus has a high level of risk and accountability.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (81-30) with an annual salary of $118,019 - $124,467, 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.

The ability to travel independently to supervise staff in other regional office, conduct field site visits, and attend training and statewide meetings.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have experience with all 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 program or project management.
  • Examples may include: Oversight of transportation projects or programs in design/construction (interpretation of Facilities Development Manual, Highway Maintenance Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or similar) including delivery of plans, specifications, and estimates (PSE). Managing project or program progress tracking/reporting. Negotiation and/or administering consultant contracts. Developing and tracking project or program budgets etc.

How To Apply

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This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

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.

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

Deadline to apply is Sunday September 20, 2026, at 11:59pm.