Transportation Engineer 9-P11/12 (Airport Development and Specifications Engineer)

Michigan Department of Transportation; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Transportation seeks a Project Engineer to support airport development projects across Michigan, overseeing technical reviews for assigned areas. The role contributes to a safe statewide transportation system and the delivery of capital improvements at non-primary airports.

Responsibilities include oversight, coordination with stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to project specifications while supporting MDOT’s mission and statewide aviation safety goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; applicants may obtain by Dec 31, 2026.
• Two years of professional engineering experience in transportation systems and programs for TE9/TE10 levels.
• License as a Professional Engineer may substitute for up to 6 months of experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform technical review of airport development projects for assigned areas.
• Support delivery of capital improvement projects at non-primary airports in Michigan.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, high-quality statewide transportation system.

Skills

Professional engineering experience

Transportation systems

Review & oversight

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

From the first paved runway in the world, Michigan has led the way in pioneering aviation achievements that have consistently improved safety and operations at more than 200 airports in the state.

Come join the Aeronautics team to continue building and improving the system that contributes billions of dollars annually to the communities and the economic engine of Michigan.

This position serves as a Project Engineer within the Office of Aeronautics, supporting the delivery of capital improvement projects at all non-primary airports in Michigan. This position directly contributes to the Office’s mission to develop and maintain a safe, high-quality, statewide transportation system. The primary responsibilities include oversight and technical review of airport development projects for assigned areas.

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 (Download PDF reader)
• Transportation Engineer 12 position description (Download PDF reader)
• 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.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of engineering.

NOTE: 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.

Alternate Education and Experience

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.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

• 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 job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineer.pdf (Download PDF reader). 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 [e-mail].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48909