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State of Michigan · 2 days ago

Transportation Engineer 9-P11 (Operations Staff Engineer) - Oakland TSC

Pontiac, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

The State of Michigan is seeking a Transportation Engineer to join the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). This role involves facilitating traffic signal improvements, managing critical infrastructure projects, and ensuring safe public access to construction zones while collaborating with local and state agencies.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringTransportation SystemsProfessional Engineer LicenseField InspectionsProject ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

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

If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application

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

Preferred

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering

NOTE: We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor's degree by May 31, 2026

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