Transportation Engineering Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $44.50 - $63.10 Hourly
Location : Southfield, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 5901-26-MR-19-TELS13-Soils-AP
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: SCIENTIFIC AND ENGINEERING (SEIU)
Job Description
Are you energized by solving complex geotechnical and pavement design and construction engineering challenges and applying your technical expertise to some of Michigan's largest and most impactful transportation projects? Do you enjoy collaborating with design and construction teams to develop innovative engineering solutions that support safe, reliable infrastructure? As the region senior geotechnical engineer, you'll serve as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Metro Region's technical authority for soils engineering, pavement engineering and providing expert guidance on complex transportation projects throughout the Metro Detroit area. You'll play a key role in delivering technically complex transportation projects where challenging site conditions, high-traffic corridors and major infrastructure investments require innovative geotechnical and pavement solutions. From evaluating subsurface conditions to influencing the design and constructability of highways, bridges, retaining walls, foundations, and other critical transportation infrastructure, your expertise will help shape projects that keep Michigan moving.
You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy tackling technically complex engineering challenges while balancing field investigations, engineering analysis, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Success comes from combining sound engineering judgment with strong analytical and communication skills to evaluate geotechnical conditions, develop practical design recommendations and resolve construction challenges. You'll work alongside designers, construction staff, consultants, contractors, and maintenance personnel to support major infrastructure projects, provide quality assurance for geotechnical recommendations and help deliver safe, resilient transportation solutions across the Metro region.
As the next transportation engineer licensed specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as the region soils resource during scoping and design phases of project development.
• Investigating construction sites to evaluate adequacy of pavement and other designs and providing corrective recommendations where needed for area coverage.
• Functioning as a region level resource for complex geotechnical and pavement issues encountered during construction and mobilizing appropriate resources if needed to resolve problems.
• Providing region maintenance and region permits with geotechnical and pavement recommendations as requested for the area of coverage. Functioning as a region level resource for complex geotechnical and pavement issues related to maintenance or permits projects.
• Functioning as the M-10 retaining wall monitor program manager and coordinating with the MDOT Bureau of Bridges and Structures and Bridge Field Services in Lansing to inspect earth retaining structures in the Metro region.
• Function as region level resource to aid on regionwide construction projects.

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The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.
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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 valid driver's license.
• 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. 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 or the

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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.
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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.
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Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application.Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes.Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?

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TRALSPL - Do you possess a bachelor of science or higher degree in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.

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TRALSPL2 - Do you possess at least 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 a Transportation Engineer Licensed 12?

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TRALSPL - Do you possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan? If so, please attach a copy of the licensure.

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Do you possess a registered professional engineering license from a state other than Michigan and if so, are you willing and able to obtain the appropriate Michigan license? Please attach a copy of the licensure.

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• I currently possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

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Are you a current State of Michigan employee? State employees work for one of the departments that make up the government of the State of Michigan (e.g., Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC), Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), etc.).

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Are you a current Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?

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In accordance with federal law, all new employees must provide proof of eligibility to work