Railroad Projects Engineer

Position Summary

This position 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 port and harbor facility projects, railroad freight projects that are on the publicly owned corridors and the department's grants. Responsibilities include: 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 position provides direction and technical assistance in the scoping, estimating, design, and construction of railroad construction projects as well as works with state, county and city personnel, railroad operators, central office and region partners, and consultants.

Additional responsibilities include managing grant applications, management and reporting; coordinating with region project development staff in the delivery of rail infrastructure projects; conducting field inspections, and providing assistance with Wisconsin Operation Lifesaver, Inc.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13. Starting salary for the senior level is between $79,269 and $97,448, 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.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualifications

A minimally qualified applicant for this position MUST have:

• Candidate must have 4-year degree (or Master's or PH.D.) in Civil Engineer or a related field from an ABET accredited University, EIT Credential, or Professional Engineer (PE) credential or have documentation from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services that deems the individual a professional engineer and qualified to engage in professional engineering practices.

• At least 4 years of professional engineering experience in design, construction or maintenance of transportation projects.

How To Apply

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.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here.

For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Allison Huiras at Allison.Huiras@dot.wi.gov or 608-266-9725. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

Applications due at 11:59PM on July 7, 2024.