Transportation Engineer 9-P11 (Design Engineer) - Southwest Region

Full Job Description

Step into the driver’s seat of Michigan’s future!

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is looking for a motivated individual with a passion for innovation to improve mobility, reliability, accessibility, and safety for all.

You will have the opportunity to advance your knowledge and skills working hand-in-hand with an experienced engineering team within a robust organization of discipline experts.

Your skills and effort will make a lasting impact on Michigan’s transportation system in southwest Michigan.

This position is open to all engineering majors, embracing intellectually diverse perspectives. Let your drive take you the extra mile with MDOT!

As the next entry-level design engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Using 2-D tools and 3-D models to generate visuals and intelligent graphics for transportation projects,
• Designing road plans for construction,
• Estimating the cost of a variety of projects from sidewalks to new highways,
• Getting out of the office and into the field for reviews and data gathering,
• Growing your career through training and hands-on mentoring, and
• Serving as a public servant for the common good.

The Kalamazoo area is known for being a great place to work and play.

With the Kalamazoo Promise offering free college tuition to all Kalamazoo Public School graduates, it is an excellent place to raise a family.

Home to Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo is a college town always bursting with fun activities.

The Lake Michigan shoreline, a short drive away, offers unique daytrip memories on the beach and vineyards.

Whether it is a football game or catching a show at Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo-area possibilities are endless.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) 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
• 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.

NOTE: We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor of science degree in engineering by May 31, 2026.

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.

Qualifications

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12
Possession 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:

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.