Transportation Engineer 12 (Agreements and Licenses Engineer) - Bureau of Development

Michigan State Police; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan State Police seeks a Transportation Engineer 12 to manage agreements and licenses for Macro Cell Tower installations. This role includes contract evaluations, compliance management, and tracking license expirations within the MDOT framework. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant experience in transportation systems to apply.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional engineering experience in transportation systems.
• One year at the Transportation Engineer P11 level.
• Possession of a registered professional engineer license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate agreements and licenses related to Macro Cell Tower.
• Review contract language and resolve project-specific issues.
• Track licenses for permitted activities in the highway right of way.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

This position serves as the recognized resource for preparing and evaluating agreements and licenses related to Macro Cell Tower and Communications installations in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Right-of-Way. This position reviews contract language and resolves issues related to project-specific cost sharing agreement agenda descriptions for the State Administrative Board, State Transportation Commission, and the MDOT Director's agendas. It tracks licenses for permitted activities in the highway right of way by mapping locations, notifying licensees and MDOT permit staff of upcoming license expirations, and updating records with renewals. The role involves preparing draft agreements for Permit Operation & Maintenance between MDOT, federal, state, local agencies, and private entities to ensure compliance with MDOT guidelines, federal, and state laws for both Trunkline and Governmental Local agreements.

The salary listed reflects the range from the minimum to the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer 12 position.

Additional information can be found through the following links:

• Transportation Engineer 12 position description
• All about MDOT

Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.

For benefits information, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by recent graduates and as a top large employer nationally and within the state. It has also received awards for employee engagement.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience: Three years of professional engineering experience in transportation systems and programs, equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year at the Transportation Engineer P11 level.

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may substitute for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution can only be used once per employee for qualification or reclassification purposes.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Attach official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluations if applicable. For details, see the definition of an Official College Transcript.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated by recognized credential evaluation organizations such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc..

View the full job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineer.pdf

Additional Information

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visas. All new hires must pass pre-employment drug testing and physical exams, and undergo criminal and driving record checks if applicable. Employment is conditional on these results.

The department reserves the right to close the posting early once sufficient applications are received. Only interviewed applicants will be notified of outcomes. The use of AI in the application process is prohibited.

For questions, contact Ashley Parsons at [e-mail].