Jared Wiley began his career with the Department as an Engineering Student Intern in Hot Springs prior to being hired in December 2005 as a Civil Engineer in the Planning and Research Division.  Following an engineering career path, he advanced through several positions in the Planning Branch where he oversaw the Department’s traffic count and roadway inventory programs before becoming Consultant Coordinator in the Deputy Director and Chief Engineer’s office in July 2013.  Jared promoted to Assistant Division Head of the Transportation Planning and Policy Division in January 2014, then promoted to the position of Division Head of Program Management in May 2015. In April 2020, Jared promoted to the position of Assistant Chief Engineer for Planning.   In April 2023, Jared promoted to his current position of Chief Engineer for Pre-Construction.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with an emphasis in civil engineering from Arkansas State University.  Jared resides with his wife and four children near Benton.  He is a Registered Professional Engineer. ​​​​​​​