The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is looking to fill Civil Engineer positions located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

MAY 2026 (OR EARLIER) GRADUATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

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 vacation 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), follow this link for more information: https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/about-wisdot/careers/benefits-summary.pdf
• 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 link https://dpm.wi.gov/Pages/Employees/RewardsCalculator.aspx to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

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.
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.
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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Follow the link to review all of the different types of civil engineering roles that WisDOT is hiring for! We have positions that function in different civil engineering roles including: Project Managers, Construction/Design, Geotechnical, Airport Engineering, Rest Area Oversight, Estimating and Asset Management, Work Zone, Traffic, Structural, Hydraulics, Construction Oversight, Pavement, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Upon hire, candidate must have graduated, or will be graduating by May 2026, 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 Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college AND hold an Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin OR avalid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state).
Some positions require a Professional Engineer license upon application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $64,854.00 - $108,950.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Eau Claire, WI 54701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eau Claire, WI 54701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Eau Claire, WI 5470

Please refer the Job description for details