Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist ; Innovative Contracts - Local Agency Program - BOD

This position functions as a project manager for large and complex statewide transportation projects that utilize non-traditional design and delivery methods for Local Agency Programs (LAP) and trunkline projects. These projects have statewide significance as the contracting methods are unique to the department and require significant research and monitoring to ensure coordination with Region and Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff, LAP staff (e.g., County, City, Village, Township officials), the Finance and Contract Divisions of the Bureau of Finance, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

This position works closely with Region, TSC, and Central Office staff during all phases of the project. This position researches innovative LAP and trunkline project methods, develops and maintains guidelines, and serves as a statewide design and delivery resource on innovative contracting procedures. The person in this position operates independently with limited guidance.

The “Salary” listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 position description
• All about MDOT

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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Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

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

Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

• 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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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 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.

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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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