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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking applicants for a utility and construction permit engineer at the Kalamazoo Transportation Service Center (TSC). This position provides an ideal mix of working in the office and in the field, coordinating utility relocations for highway construction. Are you a self-motivated engineer looking for a challenge? Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization working on several “mega” projects in excess of $50 million. Be part of the team that is building a better future for Michigan transportation.
 
 This position interacts with all stages of projects, from design through construction, offering an excellent opportunity to enhance your career experience. This position often interacts with stakeholders and local partners outside of MDOT, offering excellent networking opportunities. There is nothing routine about the day to day work with this job. It offers a wide variety of tasks that vary from reviewing a new commercial development site plan to coordinating the relocation of electric lines for a new traffic signal. There is never a dull moment.
 
 The Kalamazoo area is known for being a great place to work and play. With the Kalamazoo Promise offering free college tuition to all Kalamazoo Public School graduates, it is an excellent place to raise a family. The Lake Michigan shoreline is a short drive away, so you are never far from the beach. Known to some as home to their alma mater, Western Michigan University or Kalamazoo College, this college town is always bursting with fun activities. Whether it is a football game or catching a show at Miller Auditorium, Kalamazoo-area possibilities are endless!

This position functions within the Transportation Service Center (TSC) for utility and permit engineering with additional work in the areas of design, construction administration, and traffic and safety. This position requires meeting tight deadlines and resolving issues to ensure the successful implementation and operation of MDOT services and products. Successful and continuing customer contact is a requirement for this position.

12 Level Position Description
9-P11 Position Description

Position may be filled at the 9, 10, P11 or 12 based on the preferred candidate's qualifications.

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

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

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineer_13020_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Position may be filled at the 9, 10, P11 or 12 level based on the preferred candidate’s qualifications.  The “Salary” listed in this posting is a range and reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level and the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level.  The pay rate provided to the preferred candidate will be dependent on the level in which they are found qualified.  New employees typically will be quoted at the minimum rate of pay for the level in which they are found qualified, and their pay will increase in increments based on evolution to the next level and satisfactory performance.  

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.  Failure to attach a copy of your foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of the process.  
 
Please submit a copy of your official college transcripts with your application. Click here (Download PDF reader) for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript.  Failure to attach a copy of your official college transcripts may result in you being screened out of the process.

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.
 
If you have questions related to this posting please contact Logan Culp at culpL2@Michigan.gov