Railroad Engineer at Wisconsin DOT Madison, WI

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Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking a Railroad Engineer in Madison, WI. This role involves providing engineering expertise for both passenger and freight rail infrastructure projects. Candidates must hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and possess engineering consultation experience.

Entry-level salary ranges between $64,854 and $73,840, with opportunities for increments bi-annually in the first two years. Senior and advanced candidates are also welcomed with corresponding salary brackets up to $108,950.

Qualifications

• Graduation by May 2025 from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Possession of a valid PE license or ability to obtain Wisconsin PE registration.
• Senior candidates need 4 years of experience in transportation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for passenger and freight rail projects.
• Manage design and construction estimates and reviews.
• Support Freight Railroad Preservation Program activities.

Skills

Engineering consultation

Project management

Railroad infrastructure knowledge

Team leadership

Technical consultation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher

Job description

Railroad Engineer – Wisconsin DOT, Madison, WI

Position Summary

The Railroad Project Engineer is responsible for providing railroad engineering expertise and consultation for passenger rail and freight rail infrastructure projects. The engineer supports rail engineering matters related to passenger rail operations and projects, assists in freight projects on publicly owned corridors, and manages development of design and construction estimates, project plan reviews, technical exhibits for regulatory agencies, and inspections of port facilities, tracks, and structures, including wayside signals, track structure, bridges, grade crossings, signals, and buildings.

The Railroad Facilities Engineer is responsible for railroad engineering expertise and consultation related to railroad property acquisitions, track rehabilitation, track maintenance, and new track construction. This role oversees and supports the Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP) and the Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) activities and assists with rail facility construction projects funded by the Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program. Responsibilities include track structure and appurtenances such as bridges, grade crossings, signals, and buildings.

Salary Information

Entry level: schedule range 14-14, starting salary between $64,854 and $73,840, with incremental increases every 6 months for the first 2 years. 12‑month probationary period required.

Senior level: schedule range 14-13, annual salary $80,870‑99,403, with 12‑month probationary period.

Advanced level: schedule range 14-13, annual salary $90,064‑108,950, with 12‑month probationary period.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Applications are contingent upon proof of valid status to work in the United States.

All appointments may require a comprehensive criminal background check, including FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications: Graduation or expected graduation by May 2025 from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university with a 4‑year bachelor’s degree (or Master’s or Ph.D.) in engineering, or possession of a professional engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin, or valid PE registration with ability to obtain Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if from another state.

Senior level candidates: must also have at least 4 years of professional transportation engineering project experience in construction or design phases, including team membership or leadership in transportation projects, field work guidance, technical consultation, monitoring and reporting project progress.

Advanced level candidates: must also have experience in rail or bridge components, inspections, operations, or applying project management principles to roadway and/or track projects.