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State of Wisconsin · 5 months ago

Traffic Signal Engineer - Civil Engineer Transportation Senior or Advanced

La Crosse, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$83K/yr - $112K/yr

4+ years exp

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is seeking a Traffic Signal Engineer to enhance Wisconsin roadways. This role involves providing engineering direction, operating traffic signal systems, and developing solutions for traffic safety and operational issues.

AssociationNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide engineering direction and guidance and perform technical functions of an engineering nature in traffic engineering activities

Operate signals, signal systems and highway lighting systems in a large complex urban area

Design, develop, and review plans and contracts including major complex projects involving traffic controls signals

Advise consultants, contractors and project staff in matters relating to traffic controls signals

Identify needs, conduct traffic studies, and develop and implement solutions for traffic safety and operational problems

Serve in a standby status as a member of the Region's Statewide Incident Notification team on an as needed basis

Qualification

Professional Engineering licenseTraffic engineering experienceConstructionTraffic studiesCritical thinking

Required

Upon hire, candidate 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 have graduated from an Engineer Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college AND hold an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification 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)

At least 4 years of professional engineering experience after receiving degree from an ABET accredited University in design, construction, traffic, or maintenance of transportation structures

A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state

Benefits

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 $42/month for single plans and $104/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

Flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations