Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Traffic Engineer

Introduction

Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) engineering team and help shape the future of the State of Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure!

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is recruiting to fill a Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced position within the Southwest Region. This position can be headquartered in one of the following DTSD offices : Madison or LaCrosse.

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring :

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits ( health plan options start at just $42 / month for single plans and $104 / month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• 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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In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here .

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Position Summary

This position will provide engineering direction and guidance to engineering technicians, engineering specialists and other civil engineers. This position provides highly technical guidance and acceptance in all stages of development of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for projects in the region. This position will have knowledge of rules and guidelines pertaining to permanent traffic control standards, work zone traffic control and traffic management / mobility requirements. This position will assist with the development, coordination, and PS&E submittal of signing and marking plans and traffic mitigation contracts. and will participate in the Region review of Traffic Impact Analysis for land use Development, which may affect the operation of the STH systems. This position will assist the planning unit in determining the effects of a land development and also type of remediation may be required for that development.

This position will be assigned to the I-39 / 90 / 94 Interstate Project.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $92,768 - $112,236, 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.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from either the Madison or the LaCrosse office two 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

Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application :

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.

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 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 Jay Taylor at Jay.Taylor@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7460.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis until the position has been filled. The first review of the application materials will be on Monday, October 27, 2025.