Position Summary

The Regional Traffic Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) will perform the most complex traffic engineering functions for the entire North Central Region. This position will provide engineering direction and guidance to engineering technicians, engineering specialists and other civil engineers. The position will perform engineering analysis for "high profile" projects and will require frequent high-level contacts with project personnel, contractors, local officials and the public. The position is responsible for communicating complex traffic principles/decisions and will perform highly complex engineering reviews. This position requires expert traffic engineering knowledge, including traffic management and safety strategies.

This position functions as a work zone traffic control expert for the North Central Region. Primary and critical duties focus on providing highly technical guidance and acceptance in all stages of development of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for all projects and associated work zone traffic control management.

This position coordinates and approves the Lane Closure System (LCS) entries for the North Central Region. Primary and critical duties focus on providing leadership, guidance and direction in all stages of development and approval of lane closures for all projects and work activities within the region.

To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at [email protected]

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $92,768-$112,237, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License.

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 Requirements
This position requires the ability to independently travel throughout the North Central Region as well as occasional statewide travel.

Fieldwork Requirement
This position requires fieldwork. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 20 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.

Standby Requirement
This position is required to serve in standby status as a member of the Region's Statewide Incident Notification Team on an as needed basis.

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

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This application only requires you to submit a resume. Within your resume, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement. A letter of qualifications is not required nor will be accepted. Your application materials are very important part of your application and is used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in your resume, 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 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 and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at [email protected] or 608-266-8665.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026.