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Transportation Design Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Ford Motor Company

Exterior or Interior Designer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$86K - $150K/yr

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Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent * 3-5 years of experience with production or advanced concepts. * Experience working within automotive industry

Ford Motor Company

Exterior or Interior Designer

Dearborn, MI · Hybrid

$86K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or equivalent * 3-5 years of experience with production or advanced concepts. * Experience working within automotive industry

Ford Motor Company

Designer - Lighting

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$86K - $166K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or similar * 4+ years' Automotive or Transportation Design experience; including experience specific to lighting conceptual design and ...

Ford Motor Company

Studio X Chief Designer

Dearborn, MI · On-site

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  • Life

  • PTO

Education: Bachelor's degree in Transportation Design, Industrial Design, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * Experience: 10+ years in Automotive Design, high-end product ...

Ford Motor Company

Designer - Lighting

Dearborn, MI · Hybrid

$86K - $166K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Transportation Design, or similar * 4+ years' Automotive or Transportation Design experience; including experience specific to lighting conceptual design and ...

Align

Senior Traffic Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan , you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help ...

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Fishbeck

Senior Traffic Engineer

Lansing, MI

$93K - $128K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan , you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help ...

Fishbeck

Senior Traffic Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan , you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help ...

Fishbeck

Senior Traffic Engineer

Farmington Hills, MI

$102K - $141K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan , you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help ...

Fishbeck, Inc.

Senior Traffic Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan , you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help ...

Fishbeck, Inc.

Senior Traffic Engineer

Ann Arbor, MI · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Working with our Transportation team in Michigan , you will lead complex transportation design projects from concept through construction, support client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help ...

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How much do transportation design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for transportation design in Michigan is $76,096.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $83,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a transportation designer do?

A Transportation Design job focuses on creating the look, functionality, and user experience of various transportation modes, such as cars, bikes, trains, and aircraft. Designers blend aesthetics, engineering, and ergonomics to develop innovative concepts that enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability. They use digital tools, modeling techniques, and collaboration with engineers to bring designs from concept to production.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transportation designer?

To thrive in Transportation Design, a blend of strong visual creativity, proficiency in industrial or automotive design principles, and a relevant degree (such as in transportation, industrial or product design) is essential. Mastery of computer-aided design (CAD) software like Autodesk Alias, CATIA, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as familiarity with prototyping tools, is typically required. Exceptional collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving skills set standout designers apart in multidisciplinary teams. These abilities ensure innovative, functional, and aesthetically compelling transportation solutions that meet user needs and industry standards.

How to get into transportation design?

To pursue a career in transportation design, typically a bachelor's degree in transportation, industrial, or automotive design is required. Building a strong portfolio, gaining experience through internships, and developing skills in CAD software and 3D modeling are essential steps. Professional certifications and knowledge of vehicle engineering can also enhance job prospects.

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Infographic showing various Transportation Design job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, and 22% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,096 per year, or $36.6 per hour.

Design Build Transportation Engineer III

HNTB

East Lansing, MI • On-site

$81K - $159K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 23 days ago

HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you ready to make a significant impact on fast-paced infrastructure projects? HNTB is looking for a passionate Transportation Project Manager I to lead our innovative project teams. In this pivotal role, you'll manage budgets, schedules, technical requirements, and contractual obligations, ensuring top-notch performance and client satisfaction. Be part of a team that delivers HNTB's 4 for 4 performance: quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction. Your expertise will make a real difference in the world of transportation engineering as you solve complex design challenges.

What You'll Do:

  • Completes assigned work within the schedule and number of hours provided.
  • Assist in the development of project specifications.
  • Responsible for development of discipline specific engineering project elements/deliverables such as reports, designs, and plans.
  • Aids in the coordination and productivity of project team members.
  • Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineering project team members.
  • Works closely with other disciplines and on multi-discipline projects.
  • Performs quality control reviews of discipline - specific engineering project elements/deliverables.
  • Assists with coordination and planning of schedules, hours, and distribution of work within discipline.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or
  • Master's degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or
  • PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Working closely with other disciplines on multi-disciplinary pursuits and projects

  • Managing and leading design teams in delivering complex design-build infrastructure projects with construction values of $100M to $2.5B.

  • Supervising, coaching, and mentoring of junior engineering staff.

  • This role involves strategic involvement throughout a project's design "life-cycle", including the pre-award (bid phase), post-award, or post-design (construction) phase.

  • The position requires travel to project offices.

  • Project management activities include staff management, proposal development, budget and cost control on projects, and quality control for assigned projects.

What We Prefer:

  • Project management experience delivering Design-Build projects

  • Master's degree in Engineering

  • 10 years of relevant experience

  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification (CA PE preferred)

  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative engineering environment

Additional Information

Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

Click here to learn more about Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#RN

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Locations:

Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Charlotte, NC, East Lansing, MI (Lansing), Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA (Figueroa Street), New York, NY, Salt Lake City, UT

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The approximate pay range for New York is $81,339.98 - $159,030.08. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $93,540.99 - $146,307.68. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914

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