Specialty Bridge Inspection Program Manager

Are you interested in making a positive impact on Wisconsin's infrastructure by acting as the primary engineer for the statewide structure inspection program of specialist bridges?

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill a Specialty Bridge Inspection Program Manager (Structural Engineer Transportation Advanced) vacancy in the Bureau of Structures.

This full‑time position can be headquartered in the following locations:

• Central Office (Madison)
• Northwest Region (Superior or Eau Claire)
• North Central Region (Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander)
• Northeast Region (Green Bay)
• Southwest Region (La Crosse)
• Southeast Region (Waukesha)

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. The employee is expected to work from one of the listed DTSD office buildings at least two days per week and telework from within the State of Wisconsin on the remaining days.

• Substantial leave time, including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave at 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 $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 tools, resources, and professional consultation services

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.

The position is the primary engineer for the statewide structure inspection program of specialty bridges that require hands‑on/arms‑reach inspections, including bridges with nonredundant steel tension members (NSTM), structurally redundant members (SRM), internally redundant members (IRM), and other complex features. Engineering responsibilities include providing expertise and technical consultation for inspection, maintenance, repair, and operation of specialty bridges to other engineers and technicians in the Bureau of Structures, regional personnel, engineering consultants, and local bridge owners or engineers and consultants acting on their behalf.

The role requires continual high‑level contacts with public and private officials and engineering consultants on complex engineering issues, and the employee works under general supervision, makes independent decisions, and performs work in response to needs with little or no review by the supervisor.

The position communicates with other Bureau of Structures sections (Development, Design, Maintenance), other WisDOT personnel, other State DOT offices, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), county/local municipality personnel, engineering consulting firms, industry groups, and other external agencies. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.

• Requires frequent independent travel on an independent basis to project sites statewide.

• Requires fieldwork, including working in all seasons, adverse weather, and high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 40 lb. and carrying this load approximately 50 ft. over varying terrain.

• Certified Bridge Inspector per WisDOT Structure Inspection Manual.
• Nonredundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) bridge inspection training/endorsement.
• Ability to frequently travel independently, such as traveling 3 to 5 days a week to multiple locations in one day.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions of heat, cold, humidity, dust, and to walk over rough terrain.
• Ability to lift…