Transportation Engineer — Remote-Eligible, Design & Operations

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)

Recruitment began on February 23, 2026 and the job listing expires on March 5, 2026.

This is a multi‑disciplinary position in the areas of design plan preparation, traffic and safety engineering, utility and permit right‑of‑way (ROW) review, construction engineering, and maintenance operations support. This position requires meeting tight deadlines and resolving issues to ensure the successful implementation and operation of MDOT service and products. Successful and continuing customer contact is a requirement for this position. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field work and reviews.

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.

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

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

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

Applicants who will obtain a bachelor’s degree by May 31, 2026 may be considered.

• 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.

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:

• 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.
• Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
• 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
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