Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Design) - North Region
Do you enjoy hands-on problem solving, teamwork and seeing your efforts make a real impact across Michigan’s transportation network? At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), we’re looking for a motivated professional to join our North Region team in Gaylord as a Design Engineer. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and meaningful construction and infrastructure projects that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for communities across the northern Lower Peninsula.
In this role, you’ll be able to blend technical design, project coordination, and design construction to support successful project delivery from planning through completion. You’ll have the opportunity to work on complex transportation projects and create solutions that keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently.
The North Region is known for its strong collaborative culture where teamwork, mentoring, and shared learning are part of everyday work. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians who value and support long-term career growth. Between hands-on experience and experience on a wide range of transportation projects, you’ll gain valuable skills and insight into the full lifecycle of transportation engineering.
As the next design engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Creating and refining complex design plans using Bentley OpenRoads Designer for various transportation projects, ensuring compliance with standards and incorporating feedback from reviews and meetings.
- Developing detailed cost estimates, analyzing design alternatives, and managing project budgets effectively.
- Reviewing and verifying plans at all stages for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to specifications.
- Conducting field visits and attending project meetings to confirm design details and gather input.
- Supporting construction teams by answering design-related questions and assisting with contractor inquiries as needed.
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.
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