Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced - Local Programs

Position Summary This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the Southwest Region's Project Development Section and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of Local Program.

The duties and responsibilities require performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgement on transportation improvement projects for local programs.

This position manages activities on multiple projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases.

The role of the Local Program Project Manager is to oversee and manage the activities carried out by department and consultant staff and ensures all requirements to utilize federal funds are followed in the design phase.

The cumulative consequences of error are significant since this position is responsible for as many as 200 active local program projects that have a direct effect on the Region's performance measures.

this position serves as a resource and advisor to managers, supervisors, department and consultant staff.

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 This state agency does not sponsor work visas.

This state agency 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 position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

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 Apply online!

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Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Jay Taylor at or . 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 Friday, February 13, 2026.