Engineer Manager Licensed 15 (Airport Engineering Section Manager) - Office of Aeronautics

Full Job Description

Be the Engineering Leader Who Shapes Michigan’s Aviation System
The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics is searching for a bold, strategic chief airport engineer to drive statewide airport development and lead the teams that keep Michigan’s aviation network strong, safe and future-focused.

Reporting directly to the deputy director, you’ll head the Airport Engineering Section and oversee high-impact projects across the Michigan Block Grant Program, primary airports and state/local airport development.

If you’re energized by complex engineering challenges, public service and leading talented professionals, this is your runway.

What You’ll Lead • The full lifecycle of airport development from design to construction to closeout. • Consultant selection, engineering standards and compliance with state and federal grant programs.

• Budget strategy, project performance and delivery of special airport development initiatives. • A skilled team of aviation engineering professionals driving continuous improvement.

How You’ll Make an Impact • Guide local agencies, airport sponsors and engineering partners statewide.

• Ensure Michigan meets Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expectations and stays ahead of industry standards. • Implement and monitor the statewide Five-Year Airport Development Plan.

• Keep major capital projects moving on time, on budget and aligned with Michigan’s aviation vision.

Who You Are
A seasoned engineering leader ready to elevate Michigan’s aviation system, support a high-performing team and manage complex, high-visibility infrastructure projects.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 15 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Engineer Manager Licensed 15 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience
Six years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; two years equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 14, Engineer Manager-Licensed 14, Engineering Specialist 14, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 14.

Additional Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial College Transcript.Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents.Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EngineerManagerLicensed.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.

Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov.