Transportation Engineer 9-P11 (Operations) - Macomb TSC

State of Michigan; Chesterfield Charter Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Transportation Engineer general staff to gain experience across traffic operations, safety, and infrastructure maintenance. Role includes permits handling and utilities coordination, with eligibility for remote/alternate work schedules within policy.

Education required is a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Experience guidance varies by level (TE9-TE11) and licensure can substitute for some experience. State benefits apply; MDOT is the hiring department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required.
• No specific amount of experience is required for Transportation Engineer 9.
• One year of experience is required for Transportation Engineer 10.
• Two years of experience plus one year at TE 10 is required for Transportation Engineer P11.
• Licensing as a Professional Engineer may substitute for 6 months at TE 9-12 levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic operations and traffic safety duties.
• Contribute to infrastructure maintenance and repair tasks.
• Handle permits and coordinate utilities.
• Work within remote/work-schedule flexibility as needed.

Skills

Traffic operations

Traffic safety

Infrastructure maintenance

Permits management

Utilities coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

This position functions as general staff engineer. The Operations Staff Engineer gains well rounded experience in multiple areas by performing a variety of duties based on current operational need. This position performs tasks related to traffic operations and traffic safety, infrastructure maintenance, permits, and utilities.

The 'Salary' listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the experienced (P11) 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
• 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

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 9 - 12

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

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 (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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact [e-mail].