Civil Engineer Transportation Supervisor - Traffic Design Unit

The Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development, Bureau of Traffic Operations is seeking a Civil Engineer Transportation Supervisor
. This position will supervise the Traffic Design Unit and is headquartered at 3609 Pierstorff Street in Madison, WI.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to work from the Bureau of Traffic Operations Sign Shop in Madison, WI at least two days per week. Telework from within Wisconsin is generally expected for the remainder of the days.

• 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 medical, 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 health, goals, and overall well‑being.

This position supervises the Traffic Design Unit in the Traffic Engineering and Safety Section of the Bureau of Traffic Operations. The supervisor is responsible for managing the bureau’s signing, marking, and work‑zone programs, developing program work plans and budgets, and providing direction for professional and technical employees.

As a member of the state traffic management team, the supervisor performs highly responsible engineering and managerial work involving the formulation, development, implementation, and evaluation of program, policy, budgetary, and organizational components for the department’s traffic engineering and traffic operations programs. The role requires excellent communication skills and engineering knowledge and involves coordination with the department, public agencies, local government units, contractors, and industry representatives.

• A valid Professional Engineering registration and ability to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if currently registered in another state.
• Experience in transportation program or project management.

This position is paid on the schedule range 81‑30 with an annual salary of $112,320 to $124,474, plus excellent benefits. A twelve‑month probationary period is required.

This state agency does not sponsor work visas and is not enrolled in USCIS E‑Verify. All appointments require proof of valid status to work in the United States. Candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check including FBI fingerprinting.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. A special program is available for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service‑connected disability. Veterans are encouraged to review the program for application instructions.