Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics
State of Michigan
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Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 (Innovative Contracts - Local Agency Program) - BOD
State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$47.24 - $68.20
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves managing large transportation projects across Michigan using innovative and non-traditional methods, especially for local agencies like counties and cities, while coordinating with state and federal teams to ensure everything runs smoothly.
It's ideal for an experienced civil engineer who enjoys independent work, researching new approaches, and guiding others on unique contracting processes.
The role offers flexibility like remote work options and focuses on improving how infrastructure projects are designed and delivered.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably civil engineering
- Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in Michigan
- Five years of professional experience as a Transportation Engineer
- Three years of experience equivalent to Transportation Engineer P11 level
- Two years of experience equivalent to Transportation Engineer 12 or Licensed 12
- Ability to work independently with limited guidance on complex projects
- Experience coordinating with local agencies, state staff, and federal entities like FHWA
Full Job Description
This position functions as a project manager for large and complex statewide transportation projects that utilize non-traditional design and delivery methods for Local Agency Programs (LAP) and trunkline projects. These projects have statewide significance as the contracting methods are unique to the department and require significant research and monitoring to ensure coordination with Region and Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff, LAP Staff (e.g., County, City, Village, Township officials), the Finance and Contract Divisions of the Bureau of Finance, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position works closely with Region, TSC, and Central Office staff during all phases of the project. This position researches innovative LAP and trunkline project methods, develop and maintain guidelines, and function as a statewide design and delivery resource on innovative contracting procedures. The person in this position operates independently with limited guidance.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
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.
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, preferred.
Experience
Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13.
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 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 entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.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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