This is a Capital Projects Principal Management position within the Division of Facilities Development, Bureau of Architecture and Engineering. This position may allow remote/work from home flexibility depending on the needs of the position and work unit. This position will also require independent statewide travel throughout Wisconsin to remote locations and onsite meetings on a regular basis. This topic can be discussed in more detail at the interview process. Position Summary This is a professional engineering position which manages, directs and leads the activities of architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers in the delivery of construction projects. This position is responsible for a broad range of electrical engineering project management functions on capital improvement projects authorized by the State of Wisconsin Building Commission. The projects this position supports include medium voltage electrical distribution systems, building power and lighting, security, life safety, generator systems, fire alarm, data and telecommunications systems. This position has the authority to commit funds.
The primary responsibilities of this professional engineering position include managing complex infrastructure and facilities projects from developing project scope, design through construction, the review and analysis of designs prepared by outside consultants, providing technical support to state agencies, providing site inspections and troubleshooting analysis, developing and maintaining design guidelines and specifications, and developing design and bidding documents. The position is a member of the Electrical Team and will participate in the team's assignments and provide other services to the Division and other state agencies as directed.
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Salary Information This position is in the schedule-range 81-30. The annual salary is between $95,680 and $124,467.20. An additional $1.00 per hour add-on may be provided to those that qualify based on licensure/registration. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal holiday to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that rolls over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program - a free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
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Job Details Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection.
Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.
Qualifications Minimum Qualification:
- Registration as a Professional Engineer and/or Architect as determined by the Department of Safety and Professional Services OR;
- Have graduated from a recognized college or university with a degree in an engineering field such as civil, electrical, electronic, environmental, mechanical, or structural engineering.
Qualified applicants will have education, training, and/or experience in:
- Project management (e.g. management of budget, scope, and schedule of projects, or similar)
- Electrical engineering design review and analysis (e.g. design and evaluation of medium voltage electrical distribution systems, building power and lighting, life safety electrical systems, data/ telecommunications or similar)
- Providing Electrical engineering technical assistance and facility evaluation for electrical systems
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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.
Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.
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.
Deadline to Apply Job posting will remain open until the needs of the division are met. To be considered in the first review period, applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
