Airport Engineering Supervisor

Lead a team of civil engineers and engineering specialists in the Bureau of Aeronautics as an Airport Engineering Supervisor (Civil Engineer Transportation Supervisor)! 

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the Hill Farms State Office Building in Madison, WI at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally 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 $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
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator 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. 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.

The WisDOT Division of Transportation Investment Management (DTIM) conducts long-range, multimodal transportation planning; guides the use of state and federal transportation dollars based upon research and data analysis of the state's transportation systems; manages the project selection process for the state highway rehabilitation and the major highway programs; and administers various local transportation, transit, airport, rail, harbor and other specialized aids programs. The Division of Transportation Investment Management includes the Bureau of Aeronautics (BOA), Bureau of Planning and Economic Development (BPED), the Bureau of State Highway Programs (BSHP), and the Bureau of Transit, Local Roads, Railroads and Harbors (BTLRRH).

The Bureau of Aeronautics is one whole mode of transportation unto itself. The Bureau of Aeronautics works to help airports and pilots with all things aviation related, from airport development (such as runways, terminal buildings, real estate services, and even snow removal equipment), to federal and state funding administration, pilot refresher seminars, and aviation education, just to name a few. This position resides in the Airport Engineering Section which initiates and executes planning, design, construction and equipment acquisition projects for the state’s 90+ airports.

This position provides team leadership and supervision to a team of civil engineers and engineering specialists within the Airport Engineering Section, in the general support of project management production. This position will provide expert guidance and supervision in the areas of project planning, design, and construction, including Engineering Section consistency in document preparation and project timeline delivery for projects at airports within the state airport system plan. Oversee/supervise a full scope of technical airport engineering services, including but not limited to: plan and specification review, eligibility determinations, project milestone tracking, project budgeting assistance, engineering services, and project inspections.  

This position will develop/manage a consultant specialist program contract to identify tasks for consultants, train consultants in work expectations and procedures, provide feedback to consultant specialists, and coordinate consultant tasks with Engineering Section staff. Also, complete other assigned duties as assigned by the Engineering Section Chief, including temporary project management of assigned airports, research and implementation of procedures for efficiency in project management, and file/record management.

To view the complete position description, email Benjamin Harwell at BenjaminK.Harwell@dot.wi.gov

This position is in schedule-range (81-30) with an annual salary of $107,120-$122,012.80, 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.

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.

Qualified applicants will have both of the following:

•    A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if the PE registration is from another state.
•    Experience in transportation project management. 

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 3 pages will not be considered after page 3. 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.

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 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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Benjamin Harwell at 608-266-8665 or BenjaminK.Harwell@dot.wi.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

The deadline to apply is 11:59 PM on Thursday, August 28th, 2025.