Departmental Analyst 9-12 (Project Manager - Southwest) - Office of Passenger Transportation
State of Michigan
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Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Utility & Permit Engineer) - Marshall Transportation Service Center
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$32.43 - $57.79
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as an engineer to manage utility relocations and prepare plans for transportation projects, mainly in the field reviewing and coordinating infrastructure work.
It's a good fit for someone with an engineering background who enjoys hands-on tasks like site visits and problem-solving in a state government setting.
Entry-level candidates can start at a lower pay grade, with opportunities to advance based on experience.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (civil engineering preferred)
- Valid driver's license for field work and reviews
- For level 9: No specific experience required
- For level 10: One year of professional engineering experience in transportation systems
- For level P11: Two years of professional engineering experience in transportation, including one year at level 10 equivalent
- For level 12: Three years of professional engineering experience in transportation, including one year at level P11 equivalent
Full Job Description
This position performs a variety of general utility and permit engineering assignments. Position assists in coordinating utility relocations and the final plan preparation. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field work and reviews.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.
For additional information, please see the links below:
- Transportation Engineer 9-P11 Position Description
- Transportation Engineer 12 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
EducationPossession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering is preferred.Experience
Transportation Engineer 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Transportation Engineer 10
One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.
Transportation Engineer P11
Two years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 10.
Transportation Engineer 12
Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to
a Transportation Engineer P11.
Qualifications
Transportation Engineer 9 - 12Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution may only be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.
Additional Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Possess a valid driver's license.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official 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 or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineer.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.
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