Engineer Mgr Licensed 16 (Intelligent Transportation Systems Mgr) Bureau of Field Services

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking an Engineer Manager Licensed 16 for the Bureau of Field Services to lead statewide ITS, signals, and connected/autonomous vehicle programs. The role emphasizes administration, staff oversight, and alignment with the ITS Strategic Plan.

Qualified candidates will hold a PE license, have seven years of professional engineering experience with leadership responsibilities, and be prepared to coordinate with multiple regions and divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science degree in engineering is required.
• Possess a registered professional engineering license (PE) as required by the State of Michigan.
• Seven years of professional engineering experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with ITS, signals, or connected/autonomous vehicle programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statewide ITS & Signal engineering licensed manager.
• Administer, support, and oversee statewide ITS, signals, and connected & autonomous vehicle programs.
• Lead the implementation of the statewide ITS Strategic Plan and coordinate with Regions, Bureaus, Divisions, and ITS Steering Committee.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and personnel for ITS and Signals teams; ensure EEO in hiring and promotions.

Skills

PE License

Engineering leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

At the Bureau of Field Services (BFS), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan’s highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a Engineer Manager Licensed 16 for our Bureau of Field Services Team. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!

This position functions as a third-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. This position serves as the statewide Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) & Signal engineering licensed manager. This position is responsible for the administration, support, and oversight of statewide ITS, signals, and connected and autonomous vehicle program through subordinate staff. This position develops, organizes, directs, and manages all aspects of the department’s ITS, signals, and connected and autonomous vehicle program. This position is the lead manager responsible for the implementation of the department’s statewide ITS Strategic Plan. This position coordinates all statewide ITS activities with the Regions, Bureaus, and Divisions and the ITS Steering Committee. This position manages statewide ITS and Signal staff and oversees all program budgets, schedules, and technical aspects, as well as personnel management of the ITS and Signals team. This position also oversees the planning and implementation of the department’s connected and autonomous vehicle program coordinating with department’s leadership and the Director. This position selects and assigns staff ensuring equal employment opportunity (EEO) in hiring and promotions, identifies staff development needs and ensures that training is obtained, and ensures that proper labor relations and conditions of employment are maintained.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 16 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Engineer Manager Licensed 16 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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience

Seven years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13; two years equivalent to an Engineer Manager 14, Engineer Manager-Licensed 14, Engineering Specialist 14, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 14; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 15, Engineering Manager-Licensed 15, Engineering Specialist 15 or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 15.

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 (reference 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/-/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.

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