Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Region Senior Soils Engineer) - University Region
State of Michigan
Posted: March 18, 2026 (1 day ago)
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State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$44.50 - $63.10
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves managing transportation projects and contracts in central Michigan counties, ensuring they stay on budget, on time, and within scope while working with teams and consultants.
It requires coordinating with various stakeholders and keeping detailed records to support road and infrastructure needs in the area.
A good fit would be an experienced civil engineer who enjoys project oversight, teamwork, and problem-solving in a government setting.

This position serves as the Projects and Contracts Engineer primarily functioning as the project manager for all projects in the Mt Pleasant Transportation Service Center (TSC) area, including projects designed by the TSC, elsewhere within the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and/or by consultants.
This position monitors the cost, scope, and schedule for the multi-year set of projects assigned and administers consultant contracts.
This position also includes extensive coordination with the Region and Statewide project development functions, maintains project records, and communicates relevant project information to all stakeholders, as appropriate.
This position is a key component of the Mt Pleasant TSC for MDOT, where various professional and technical staff need to coordinate together from various locations to maintain coverage and customer service for the transportation needs for Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, and Midland, Counties.
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to meet with project staff and stakeholders.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
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.

Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.
To be considered for this position you must:
View the classification 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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