Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Utilization Engineer

WisDOT is recruiting to fill a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Utilization Engineer (Civil Engineer Transportation-Senior) position located in the Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC). The Office of Business Opportunity and Equity Compliance (OBOEC) serves as WisDOT's regulatory arm that works specifically on the following areas to promote business opportunity, equity and Compliance.

This position is headquartered at the Hill Farms Office Building in Madison WI and in Milwaukee.

WisDOT is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health. 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. The WisDOT IDEA continues to drive us forward in our mission to provide leadership in the development and operation of a safe and efficient transportation system. We operate with integrity as we build trust and confidence in all our relationships through honesty, commitment, and the courage to do what is right in all of our efforts. We strive for diversity in creating an environment, including all people and opinions, which cultivates opportunities to bring varied perspectives to the work being done and decisions being made. We believe in leading by excellence by providing quality products and services that exceed our customers’ expectations by being professional and the best in all we do. We are committed to maintaining accountability, both individually and collectively, for the impact of our actions on resources, the people we serve, and each other.

NOTE: Interviews will be conducted virtually. In efforts to keep our employees safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to ensure adherence to CDC and local government requirements and business needs, the individual hired into this position may temporarily be permitted or required to work from home.

Position Summary:  

Under the general supervision of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Chief, this Civil Engineer Transportation position performs work alongside the DBE Program Engineer, performing basic civil engineering functions in the preliminary review and analysis of DBE firm utilization on federally funded projects. This position is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the utilization of DBE certified firms throughout each federally funded DOT contract. 

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his position will coordinate with regional project staff to facilitate compliance with the Commercially Useful Function (CUF) monitoring (federally required) program and work with Equal Opportunity Specialist Staff and other stakeholders to ensure that the actions and measures of Good Faith Effort (GFE) are consistently applied and in compliance with the requirements of the DBE Regulations at 49 CFR Part 26.55 and 26.53. This position also conducts complex contract and policy analysis to develop performance measures, set priorities, and recommend strategies to assure compliance on WisDOT’s $700 million plus contracts in construction and maintenance of highways, airports, and enhancement projects throughout the state.  

Special Notes:  

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.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check with may include FBI fingerprinting.

Qualifications:  Minimally qualified candidates must have:

•4-year degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited University, EIT credential, or Professional Engineer (PE) credential

•At least 4 years of transportation engineering project experience in the construction or design phases. Experience may include: participating as a team member or leading transportation projects in design/construction, providing fieldwork guidance, providing technical consultation, tracking and reporting project progress, etc.

•Experience collaborating with groups from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and diverse ethnic populations

How To Apply:  

To apply, click “Log In” to access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account with Wisc.Jobs. Once you are logged in, click “Apply Now.” You will be asked to provide your personal information, attach a resume and insert your letter of qualifications. Applicants must submit both a resume and a letter of qualifications to be considered further.

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

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies. Questions can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at Sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov