Transportation Engineer 12 (Asst. Region Construction Engineer) - Grand Region

As the assistant to the Region Construction Engineer, this position functions in a multi-disciplinary position assisting to coordinate and administer the Region business processes for state and local construction engineering, with a focus on quality assurance, material testing, work zone safety and mobility, contract modifications, extension of times, prompt payment, prevailing wages, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program, claims, warranties, final reviews, and project finalizing. This senior level position will assist the Region Construction unit to maintain alignment within the Region and with other Transportation Service Centers (TSCs), Regions, Lansing Central Office, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position also will be responsible for assisting with construction project administration on a limited number of Region-wide projects, as assigned.

This position is responsible for meeting deadlines, meeting Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) customer needs, resolving complex issues to ensure successful process, project, and program implementation, managing budgets, and ensuring continued operations for delivery of MDOT services and products. This responsibility includes participating in the Region construction business team, innovative contract delivery methods, and providing input and/or standing in for Region Construction Engineer on statewide construction teams.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer 12 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer 12 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.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience

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.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.

To be considered for this position you must:

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

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.

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