What are the responsibilities and job description for the Major Highway Projects Program Engineer position at State of Wisconsin?
Introduction
Become the Major Highway Projects Program Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation - Advanced) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation!
Required
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the following DOT/DTSD regional offices at least 2 days per week:
Benefits
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.
Position Summary
The Major Highway Projects Program Engineer leads and directs complex analyses that shape and direct the department's six-year highway improvement program.
This position develops, updates, and monitors the Major Highway Improvement Program (Majors) component of the Six-Year Highway Improvement program with respect to various constraints including the biennial budget, project estimates, schedules, and other parameters. Additionally, this position develops, updates, and monitors the SHR Large Bridge, High Cost Bridge, and Interstate Bridge components of the Six-Year Highway Improvement Program with respect to various constraints including the biennial budget, project estimates, schedules, and other parameters. Further, this position provides technical input into the department's Asset Management Program, as it relates to highway capacity expansion, large bridge projects, and other highway improvement areas.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $92,768-112,237 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
A candidate upon hire, must have graduated from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university with a 4-year bachelor's degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in engineering OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin OR a valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months (if PE registration is from another state).
In addition to the minimum requirement above, qualified applicants will have all the following:
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.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
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.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Becca Ott at rebecca.ott@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7623.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Become the Major Highway Projects Program Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation - Advanced) with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation!
Required
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the following DOT/DTSD regional offices at least 2 days per week:
- Madison, WI located at 4822 Madison Yards Way
- Eau Claire, WI located at 718 W. Clairemont Avenue
- Superior, WI located at 1701 N. Fourth Street
- Wisconsin Rapids, WI located at 1681 Second Avenue South
- Rhinelander, WI located at 510 Hanson Lake Road
- La Crosse, WI located at 3550 Mormon Coulee Road
- Waukesha, WI located at 141 NW Barstow Street
- Green Bay, WI located at 944 Vanderperren Way
Benefits
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 $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
- 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.
Position Summary
The Major Highway Projects Program Engineer leads and directs complex analyses that shape and direct the department's six-year highway improvement program.
This position develops, updates, and monitors the Major Highway Improvement Program (Majors) component of the Six-Year Highway Improvement program with respect to various constraints including the biennial budget, project estimates, schedules, and other parameters. Additionally, this position develops, updates, and monitors the SHR Large Bridge, High Cost Bridge, and Interstate Bridge components of the Six-Year Highway Improvement Program with respect to various constraints including the biennial budget, project estimates, schedules, and other parameters. Further, this position provides technical input into the department's Asset Management Program, as it relates to highway capacity expansion, large bridge projects, and other highway improvement areas.
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range (14-13) with an annual salary of $92,768-112,237 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
A candidate upon hire, must have graduated from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university with a 4-year bachelor's degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in engineering OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin OR a valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months (if PE registration is from another state).
In addition to the minimum requirement above, qualified applicants will have all the following:
- Experience overseeing a project or program.
- Experience completing project estimates.
- Experience or training of State statutes related to highway improvement programs.
- Training or experience utilizing economic or statistical analysis techniques.
- Experience with scheduling and financial systems such as Financial Integrated Improvement Procurement System (FIIPS) and Peoplesoft (or comparable).
- Excel experience using capabilities such as pivot tables and charts, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), macros, data validation, and conditional formatting.
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.
This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.
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.
The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.
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. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Becca Ott at rebecca.ott@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-7623.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Salary : $92,768 - $112,237