Company:
State of Wisconsin
Location: Green Bay
Closing Date: 08/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
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) is recruiting to fill a Civil Engineer Transportation Senior (Utility Engineer) position located in the Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) Northeast Region!
This position is headquartered in Green Bay , WI at 944 Vanderperren Way.
WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability . Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the utility coordination in the development of highway improvement projects in accordance with the established facilities development process and pertinent rules and regulations. This position primarily performs utility coordination and delivery of the region's most complex projects but does include projects of all levels. This position applies a broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the areas of design, real estate and construction associated with highway improvement projects that have utility concerns or impacts. These engineering practices and principals are also applied in the areas highway design, utility design, cost reduction initiatives, claims, change orders and budgets. This position serves as an engineering resource to project managers and regional utility coordinators to resolve utility, design and construction conflicts. It also serves on, or as a resource to, groups developing utility policy and procedures on a state-wide basis. It is also responsible for multiple program issues relating to utilities coordination, and non-let program performance monitoring and reporting, and construction program support.
This position must develop and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with utility, local officials, department staff, consultants and contractors. The essential functions of this position require possessing and using engineering skills in preparing and reviewing construction plans and specifications. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely using written and verbal technical language is necessary. Competent use of computer programs is also necessary.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $80,870 - $99,403, 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
This position has a flexible schedule and is required to work out of the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
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.
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. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
A minimally qualified applicant will have the following:
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.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
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.
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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Shannon Maretti at 920-492-5635 or For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
Deadline to apply is Wednesday November 6 at 11:59pm.
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) is recruiting to fill a Civil Engineer Transportation Senior (Utility Engineer) position located in the Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) Northeast Region!
This position is headquartered in Green Bay , WI at 944 Vanderperren Way.
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
- Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability . Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for the utility coordination in the development of highway improvement projects in accordance with the established facilities development process and pertinent rules and regulations. This position primarily performs utility coordination and delivery of the region's most complex projects but does include projects of all levels. This position applies a broad knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the areas of design, real estate and construction associated with highway improvement projects that have utility concerns or impacts. These engineering practices and principals are also applied in the areas highway design, utility design, cost reduction initiatives, claims, change orders and budgets. This position serves as an engineering resource to project managers and regional utility coordinators to resolve utility, design and construction conflicts. It also serves on, or as a resource to, groups developing utility policy and procedures on a state-wide basis. It is also responsible for multiple program issues relating to utilities coordination, and non-let program performance monitoring and reporting, and construction program support.
This position must develop and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with utility, local officials, department staff, consultants and contractors. The essential functions of this position require possessing and using engineering skills in preparing and reviewing construction plans and specifications. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely using written and verbal technical language is necessary. Competent use of computer programs is also necessary.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $80,870 - $99,403, 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
This position has a flexible schedule and is required to work out of the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.
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.
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. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.
Qualifications
A minimally qualified applicant will have the following:
- Upon application, candidate must have graduated from an ABET accredited program with a 4-year degree (or Master's or Ph.D.) in civil engineering or a related engineering field OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin) OR possess an EIT (Engineer-in-Training) license OR have documentation from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services that deems the individual a professional engineer and qualified to engage in professional engineering practices.
- At least 4 years of professional engineering experience in design, construction or maintenance or transportation projects.
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.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
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.
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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Shannon Maretti at 920-492-5635 or For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
Deadline to apply is Wednesday November 6 at 11:59pm.
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