Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist ; State Block Grant Program Specialist - Aeronautics

Are you a motivated engineering professional inspired by aviation’s power to connect, innovate and transform communities? Join the dynamic team at the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, where you’ll apply your engineering and project management expertise to help shape the future of Michigan’s thriving aviation system.

At the Office of Aeronautics, we’re not just supporting aviation, we’re leading it. From setting high standards for safe, efficient airport development to driving policy changes that streamline operations, our work is making a real difference. Together, we're building stronger communities by expanding mobility, supporting economic growth and ensuring aviation continues to benefit every Michigander.

If you're ready to elevate your career and make an impact from the ground up, we want you on our team.

This specialized position is responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process. The position serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP and as a lead project manager responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports.

The position oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, state guidelines, and standard engineering principles and practices. Typical projects include but are not limited to the development of new runways, runway and taxiway extensions, airfield pavement rehabilitations, airport lighting projects, electronic navigational aid projects, terminal buildings, aircraft hangars, and acquisition of land, navigation easements, or specialized airport equipment.

In coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit identified and evaluated capital projects for funding eligibility. The position oversees the project from final ACIP, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process, ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit. Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program.

Funding programs could include primary and non‑primary entitlements, state apportionment, supplemental, discretionary, and/or pandemic or other economic recovery funds for SBGP airports.

The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.

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Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.

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.  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…