Job Description:

At the Marshall Transportation Service Center (TSC) in the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Southwest Region, our success is powered by our devotion to serving and connecting people, communities and the economy through transportation. We strive to promote and encourage our employees' best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a region, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan's highway structures on behalf of our co-workers, friends, and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. Our team is seeking a staffing engineer for the Marshall TSC, servicing Calhoun, Branch, and St. Joseph counties. We are looking for someone who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards! As a staffing engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in maintaining work zone safety and mobility, working with operations, design, and construction, and represent the Southwest Region to MDOT, public, and other agencies. Your attention to detail will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan's structural systems, while your problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset will be invaluable in troubleshooting issues and ensuring optimal performance. You'll have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to continually learning. At MDOT, we believe in investing in our team members' growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development resources, and the chance to expand your skill set in a supportive and stimulating environment. So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile by beginning your journey with MDOT today. As the next staffing engineer, you would be responsible for: * Designing and preparing preliminary and final plans for highways, drainage and miscellaneous highway facilities. * Working with the Traffic and Safety staff in developing other traffic-related projects. * Providing engineering support to the operations engineer for maintenance and operational focus.  * Assisting in performing duties related to the processing of construction permits that are submitted by individuals, consultants, developers, public agencies, and public/private utility companies requesting to work or place facilities within MDOT right of way (ROW).  * Reviewing and providing recommendations for approval/rejection of permit applications and coordinating utility relocations needed for MDOT construction projects. * Assisting the construction engineer in administrative oversight of construction projects and contracts. Begin your journey with MDOT today! 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 12 Position Details  * Transportation Engineer 9-P11 Position Details * 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   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. Education Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Note: We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor of science degree in engineering by May 31, 2024.     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.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. Possession of a valid drivers license is required. To be considered for this position you must: * 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: 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 Katianna Shaft at .