Transportation Engineer ; Safety Engineer Bureau of Field Services

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At the Bureau of Field Services (BFS), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work. We strive to promote and encourage our employees’ best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan’s highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace.

Our team is seeking a
Transportation Engineer 9-12 for our Bureau of Field Services Team. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!
This position completes and oversees a variety of assignments in one or more specialized areas of traffic engineering involving actions taken to reduce highway crashes. This position is responsible for conducting safety analyses for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) areas or Local Agencies statewide, conducting field reviews, reviewing new safety tools/resources/guides, facilitating and coordinating road safety audits, participating on research projects, advising the department/local agencies on the safety program and safety guidance, and attending safety related meetings on behalf of the department.
This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field visits, travel to meeting locations to meet with local agencies and for conferences/other work-related meetings.
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.

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

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  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's degree in a field of engineering.

NOTE:

We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering by May 31, 2027.

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 be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution mayonly be used once for any employee for qualification of…