Position Summary
The first vacancy is the Railroad Project Engineer who is responsible for railroad engineering expertise and consultation to and on behalf of the Department for passenger rail and freight rail infrastructure projects. This position’s primary purpose is to support rail engineering related matters associated with passenger rail operations and projects. This position also assists in railroad freight projects that are on the publicly owned corridors and the department’s grants. In addition, this position is responsible for developing design and construction estimates, reviewing project plans, prepares technical exhibits to regulatory agencies, port facility inspections and track and structure inspections. The railroad project engineering includes wayside signals, track structure and appurtenances such as bridges, grade crossings, signals, and buildings.
The second vacancy is the Railroad Facilities Engineer who is responsible for railroad engineering expertise and consultation to and on behalf of the Department for railroad property acquisitions, track rehabilitation, track maintenance, and new track construction. The position’s primary purpose is to oversee and support the Freight Railroad Preservation Program (FRPP) and the Freight Railroad Infrastructure Improvement Program (FRIIP) activities, as authorized under state statutes 85.08 and 85.09. The position also assists rail facility construction projects funded by the Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) program. The railroad facility engineering includes the track structure and appurtenances such as bridges, grade crossings, signals, and buildings.
Salary Information
The entry level is in schedule-range 14-14. Starting salary is between $64,854 and $73,840, depending on qualifications plus excellent benefits. Pay for internal candidates is determined per the compensation plan. Candidates starting at the minimum salary will receive incremental pay increases starting at 6 months and will receive increases every 6 months for the first 2 years. After 2 years of incremental increases, candidates will be at the top of the announced range (currently $73,840). Candidates with 1-3 years of experience will be hired based on their years of relevant professional work experience and may receive incremental pay increases depending on their level of experience upon hire. A 12-month probationary period is required.
The senior level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $80,870-99,403, depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period is required.
The advanced level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $90,064-108,950 depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan. A 12-month probationary period is required.
Job Details
WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.
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 minimally qualified candidate upon hire, must have graduated, or will be graduating by May 2025, 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).
Candidates at the senior level will meet the qualifications above, as well as have at least 4 years of professional transportation engineering project experience in the construction or design phases. Experience may include participating as a team member or leading transportation projects in design/construction, providing fieldwork guidance, providing technical consultation, tracking and reporting project progress, etc.
Candidates at the advanced level will meet all of the qualifications above, as well as have experience in rail or bridge components, inspections, and/or operations or experience in applying project management principles on roadway and/or track projects.
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