Transportation Engineer -P11; Assistant Construction Engineer - Mt. TSC

Overview

Do you enjoy being in the field, communicating with others and seeing transportation projects come to life? As an entry-level transportation engineer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), you will support the construction engineer in administering construction projects within the Mount Pleasant Transportation Service Center (TSC) area, with opportunities to assist with regional and statewide construction activities as needed.

• Assisting the construction engineer in the administration and oversight of TSC/region/statewide construction projects and consultant contracts.
• Performing onsite visits and meeting with private citizens, utility companies, local officials, representatives from MDOT divisions, representatives from other state departments and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) officials.
• Assisting the construction engineer in the administration and oversight of TSC and local-area construction projects and overseeing consultants performing construction administration/oversight duties for the TSC and federal-aid local agency projects.
• Assisting the construction engineer with TSC warranty duties for all construction contracts that contain warranties.
• Assisting in the resolution of traffic and safety issues within the TSC area and preparing preliminary and design final plans for highways, drainage and miscellaneous highway functions.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

• 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.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.

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.

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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.

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