In-House Project Development Specialist

Introduction

Do you have an interest in performing design and construction duties on transportation improvement projects? Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today to make an impact on Wisconsin's infrastructure!


The Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeing an interested and qualified individual to fill an In-House Project Development Specialist (Transportation Specialist Entry or Senior) vacancy in the North Central Region.


This position offers a hybridized work schedule. This full-time position will be headquartered at and required to work from the DTSD North Central Region office in Rhinelander, WI at least two days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the state of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.


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
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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 by clicking here


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.

Every day, 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. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.

We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.


Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.

**This posting is a reannouncement; if you previously applied to this posting, you do not need to reapply in order to be considered.**

Position Summary

This position functions as a Transportation Specialist (Entry/Senior) within the Project Development Section of the North Central Region and is responsible for the coordination and development of in-house transportation improvement projects in both the design and construction phases. Time frames may vary within each area dependent on workload, staffing needs, and employee development needs. Primary duties will be assigned according to the phase of the project, however, workload may include additional activities relating to the construction or design phase.

While assigned to the construction phase of a project, this position will serve as an assistant construction project leader and performs the inspection and assurance testing for verification and comparison with the contractor's test data. This position will also perform the investigation and resolution of testing differences between WisDOT and the contractor, project layout, as well as public relations duties for construction projects. This position is also responsible for assisting in completing the studies, reports, documentation, plans and specifications necessary for the planning and design of transportation improvement projects.

This position will be filled at the Entry or Senior level depending on qualifications. To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at View email address on click.appcast.io


Salary Information

The entry level position is in schedule-range 14-15 with an annual salary of $54,766-$61,817, plus excellent benefits .


The senior level position is in schedule-range 14-14 with an annual salary of $64,480-$75,920, 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 position requires the ability to acquire the following certifications through the Highway Materials Certification Program (HTCP) and continue to hold valid certifications while in this position:

AGGTEC-I (Aggregate Technician I)
HMA-IPT (Hot Mix Asphalt, Technician I, Production Tester)
HMA-MD (Hot Mix Asphalt, Mix Design, Report Submittals)
PCC-MDC (Portland Cement Concrete Mix Design)

MCT-D (Materials Coordinator Training - Department)
NUCDENSITYTEC-I (Nuclear Density Technician I)

PCCTEC-I (Portland Cement Concrete Technician I)
PCCTEC-II (Portland Cement Concrete Technician II)
TMS - Transportation Materials Sampling


This position requires the ability to independently travel for field work assignments, meet project needs, as well as attend trainings and meetings. Travel may include overnight stays at remote locations.


This position requires fieldwork. This fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conditions, bending on a limited basis, and lifting approximately 70 lbs. and carrying this load approximately 50 feet over varying terrain.

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

Qualified candidates at the entry level must have education OR experience with engineering principles and methods. (This may include using engineering software, reviewing plats or surveys, reading and interpreting technical documents, construction inspection, material testing, preparing plans and bid documents, etc.)

Qualified candidates at the senior level must have extensive education OR experience with engineering principles and methods.

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.


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 Benjamin Harwell at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.


Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026.