Transportation Civil Engineer (Entry or Senior) – Hybrid Role

State of Wisconsin; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; Full time

Job description

Introduction

The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking interested and qualified individuals to fill multiple Civil Engineer Transportation Entry or Senior vacancies in the North Central Region.

May 2027 (or earlier) graduates are encouraged to apply! These full‑time positions can be headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander.

These positions offer a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the DTSD North Central Region office buildings at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

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

Benefits

• 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 $49/month for single plans and $122/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.
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Position Summary

This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the Project Development Section (PDS) of the North Central Region (NCR) performing various civil engineering duties on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position performs as a member of a team, or individually, and performs engineering duties in the functional areas of design and construction. This position is responsible for the development of highway improvement projects in accordance with the established facilities development process. This position is responsible for engineering decisions that affect the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of transportation facilities.

This position is responsible for both design and construction assignments. Time frames may vary within each area dependent on workload, staffing needs, and employee development needs. While assigned to the construction phase of a project, the primary duties will be construction activities, however a portion of workload may include design activities. Construction duties will be assigned appropriately throughout the region. When assigned to the design phase of a project, the primary duties will be design activities, however a portion of workload may include construction activities.

This position requires the ability to travel independently statewide to assigned projects or trainings with occasional overnight stays at remote locations.

Salary Information

Civil Engineer Transportation Entry position is in pay schedule 14‑14 with an annual salary of $68,162 to $77,605, plus excellent benefits. A 12‑month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. Candidates starting at the minimum salary will receive incremental pay increases starting at 6 months and receive increases every 6 months for the first 2 years. After 2 years of incremental increases, candidates will be at the top of the announced range. Candidates with 1‑3 years of experience will be hired based on their years of relevant professional work experience and may receive incremental pay increases depending on their level of experience upon hire.

Civil Engineer Trans Entry positions have the objective level of Senior. Typically, new hires reclass after being with the department for approximately 4 years and receive at least an 8% of the minimum increase (currently $2.26).

Civil Engineer Transportation Senior position is in pay schedule 14‑13 with an annual salary of $84,656 to $104,458, plus excellent benefits. A 12‑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.

WisDOT employees may be eligible to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement:

• Upon hire, candidate must have graduated by May 2027, or will be graduating, 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 have graduated from an Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college or university with a 4‑year bachelor’s degree (or Master’s or Ph.D.) in engineering technology and hold an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate.
• OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin or a valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if registration is from another state).

In addition to the above, to be eligible at the Senior level, candidates must have:

• At least 4 years of engineering experience after receiving their engineering degree from an accredited college or university.

Job Details

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. WisDOT is not enrolled in USCIS E‑Verify and is not eligible to employ international F‑1 students seeking STEM‑OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.

Prior to any appointments for positions filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

Application Process

To apply, click “Apply for Job” on the job posting. You will access your existing account or create a new one if you do not have an account. Submit a resume and letter of qualifications that describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the items listed in the “Qualifications” section. Resumes and letters of qualifications may not exceed 3 pages. For more information on submitting applications, contact Benjamin Harwell at [e-mail].

Application Deadline

This posting is a reannouncement. If you previously applied to job ID 19162, you do not need to reapply. Applications will be reviewed on a biweekly basis starting on Monday, July 13th, 2026, until positions are filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM the day prior to the review date.