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Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specia
Government Jobs, Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48901
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This listing closes on July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer: State of Michigan Salary: $43.20 - $61.26 Hourly Location: Lansing, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: 5901-25-AERO-7-TELS13-LB Department: Transportation Opening Date: July 17, 2025 Closing Date: July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU) Job Description
Are you a motivated engineering professional inspired by aviation's power to connect, innovate and transform communities? Join the dynamic team at the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, where you'll apply your engineering and project management expertise to help shape the future of Michigan's thriving aviation system. At the Office of Aeronautics, we're not just supporting aviation, we're leading it. From setting high standards for safe, efficient airport development to driving policy changes that streamline operations, our work is making a real difference. Together, we're building stronger communities by expanding mobility, supporting economic growth and ensuring aviation continues to benefit every Michigander. If you're ready to elevate your career and make an impact from the ground up, we want you on our team. This specialized position is responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP. This position also serves as a lead project manager and is responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports. This position oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, state guidelines, and standard engineering principles and practices. Typical projects include but are not limited to the development of new runways, runway and taxiway extensions, airfield pavement rehabilitations, airport lighting projects, electronic navigational aid projects, terminal buildings, aircraft hangars, and acquisition of land, navigation easements, or specialized airport equipment. This position in coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility. This position oversees the project from final ACIP, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process, ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit. Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program. Funding programs could include primary and non-primary entitlements, state apportionment, supplemental, discretionary, and/or pandemic or other economic recovery funds for SBGP airports. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position. For additional information, please see the links below: Position Description All about MDOT For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. 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: Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12. Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must: Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan. 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 entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.pdf (Download PDF reader) 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 Logan Bristol at BristolL3@Michigan.gov. 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. State Employment Benefits
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr.
This listing closes on July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer: State of Michigan Salary: $43.20 - $61.26 Hourly Location: Lansing, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Job Number: 5901-25-AERO-7-TELS13-LB Department: Transportation Opening Date: July 17, 2025 Closing Date: July 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU) Job Description
Are you a motivated engineering professional inspired by aviation's power to connect, innovate and transform communities? Join the dynamic team at the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, where you'll apply your engineering and project management expertise to help shape the future of Michigan's thriving aviation system. At the Office of Aeronautics, we're not just supporting aviation, we're leading it. From setting high standards for safe, efficient airport development to driving policy changes that streamline operations, our work is making a real difference. Together, we're building stronger communities by expanding mobility, supporting economic growth and ensuring aviation continues to benefit every Michigander. If you're ready to elevate your career and make an impact from the ground up, we want you on our team. This specialized position is responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP. This position also serves as a lead project manager and is responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports. This position oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, state guidelines, and standard engineering principles and practices. Typical projects include but are not limited to the development of new runways, runway and taxiway extensions, airfield pavement rehabilitations, airport lighting projects, electronic navigational aid projects, terminal buildings, aircraft hangars, and acquisition of land, navigation easements, or specialized airport equipment. This position in coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility. This position oversees the project from final ACIP, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process, ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit. Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program. Funding programs could include primary and non-primary entitlements, state apportionment, supplemental, discretionary, and/or pandemic or other economic recovery funds for SBGP airports. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position. For additional information, please see the links below: Position Description All about MDOT For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. 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: Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12. Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must: Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan. 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 entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.pdf (Download PDF reader) 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 Logan Bristol at BristolL3@Michigan.gov. 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. State Employment Benefits
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. 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. More details on benefits for our new hires are below: Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits. Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr.