Transportation Engineer -P11; Operations Staff Engineer - Oakland TSC

Are you looking to gain professional development while working in multiple disciplines of civil engineering? Do you find fulfillment in public service working with local and state agencies? Are you ready to make an impact on Michigan’s future? As a member of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), you will have the opportunity to grow your knowledge in cutting‑edge projects the state is working on within the realm of transportation, work alongside state and local government agencies, and contribute to the success of a team.

If you have the drive to go the extra mile, we want you in MDOT. See where your passion and skills can take you and help us make our roadways safer, more efficient, and revolutionize the state’s most valuable infrastructure.

The next staff engineer will be responsible for:

• Facilitate traffic signal timing, safety, and capacity improvements.
• Driving critical infrastructure projects to the finish line.
• Ensuring the driving public can safely traverse construction zones with minimal added delay or economical impacts. Preforming Field inspections of temporary traffic control installations and signal related issues.
• Reviewing construction permit applications and responding to questions ensuring residents and adjacent business owners are granted access to the MDOT transportation system and new construction meets or exceeds standards.
• Coordinating, planning, and direct maintenance activities, develops scopes of work and budget for maintenance projects, assisting in contracting of maintenance activities, assisting in emergency responses.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

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.

• Transportation Engineer 9-P11 position description
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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.

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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.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

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

NOTE:

We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor’s degree by May 31, 2026.

No specific type or amount is required.

One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.

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.

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.  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 Evaluators, Inc.

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