Region Programming Engineer - Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced

Introduction

Are you looking to make a difference in Wisconsin infrastructure? The Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Transportation System Development is seeking a Region Programming Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) in the Planning Section of the Southeast Region. This position offers a hybrid work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Waukesha State Office Building 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.

• 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

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 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. 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.

It can be a challenging job, but it is also rewarding.

We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here.

This position will perform advanced, independent and innovative technical and financial functions of a professional engineering nature along with responsible administrative and management functions in the development of the region’s improvement programs. This includes both the Resurfacing, Reconstruction, and Reconditioning (3R) Program and Backbone Program. The 3R and Backbone Programs are collectively known as the State Highway Rehabilitation Programs (SHR). Other activities include involvement in special studies and development of reports related to the financial management of the region.

Assist the supervisor in development and implementation of region objectives by reviewing proposed policy and in recommending procedural changes. Interpret and enforce applicable statutes and administrative rules at the region level. All work functions are performed under the guidance of, and in accordance with, Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Rules; when federal funds are involved, then in accordance with Federal Regulations.
Daily work activities include engineering and economic analyses, providing financial, as well as formulating recommendations to region and statewide stakeholders to ensure optimum benefit/cost from department resources and assets. The essential functions of this job are to develop, implement and monitor the region’s SHR Programs. This requires reading and math comprehension, advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and interpreting data, technical writing skills, verbal communication skills and a basic knowledge of accounting.

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