Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Operations Maintenance Staff Engineer) - Southwest Region

State of Michigan; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s MDOT is seeking a Region Transportation Engineer 9–12 to perform maintenance, emergency management, and contract administration, guiding performance-based decisions and supporting winter operations, traffic and safety, construction, and materials tasks. Candidates must have a BS in engineering; a PE license may substitute for up to six months of experience.

A valid driver’s license is required, and transcripts may be requested with your application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required, or expected by Dec 31, 2026.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Professional Engineer license may substitute for six months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering work involving maintenance, emergency management, and contract administration.
• Guide performance-based decisions and support winter operations.
• Assist with traffic & safety, construction, and materials tasks.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

This position functions as the Region's Maintenance Staff Engineer and performs engineering work involving maintenance, emergency management, and contract administration. This position helps guide performance-based decisions, provides support with winter operations while also helping with traffic & safety, construction, and materials tasks. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform field work and reviews..

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) 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
• Transportation Engineer 12 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.

We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor's degree by December 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.

Transportation Engineer 12

Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11.

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may besubstituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution mayonly be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• 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/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.

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