Transportation Engineer ; Ancillary Structures Engineer - Metro Region

Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Ancillary Structures Engineer) - Metro Region

This position assists with the management and repair of ancillary structures (e.g., earth retaining walls, sound walls, sign structures, drainage culverts, etc.) within the Metro Region of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This position also assists in providing assistance to Transportation Service Center (TSC) Construction Engineers, coordinating drainage and hydrology concerns within the Metro Region, and providing engineering assistance related to Metro Region paving operations.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform site visits.

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.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering is preferred.

• 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.

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 may only be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

To be considered for this position you must:

• View the job specification.
• 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 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.
• Applicant selection may not result in being contacted; only interviewed applicants 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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.

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