Transportation engineer - transportation systems engineer

State of Michigan
Lansing, MI

Job Description

Transportation Engineer 9-12 for our Bureau of Field Services Team. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!

This position supports the statewide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Program. This position works with Senior ITS engineers in the development of specifications and procedures to ensure successful project implementation; through project reviews, monitoring, and documentation of device integration status, and collecting and providing documentation to the Department of Technology, Management, & Budget (DTMB) regarding ITS field devices. This position works closely with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Transportation Operation Centers (TOCs) and central office ITS staff to document system operations issues related to ITS infrastructure, field network, or ITS applications and develop innovations for use statewide.

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.

For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below

  • Transportation Engineer 9-P11 Position Description
  • 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 or .

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 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.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience

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.

Alternate Education And Experience

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

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.


View the job specification at:

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 [email protected].

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Posted 2025-10-06

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