MDOT Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Project & Contracts - Design) Lansing TSC

Company: State of Michigan
Location: Lansing
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

JOB Key to the success of the department's business practices is the effective delivery of transportation programs and projects. The Transportation Service Centers (TSC) are directly responsible for delivery of the programs and projects in their TSC area. This position will assist the Project & Contracts Administration Engineer and be the specialist in all tasks associated with program and project management and consultant contract administration for the Scoping & Design phases of transportation projects in the TSC. Responsibilities include providing programmatic and project expert technical advice and consultation to vendors for the completion of project tasks. This includes identifying, acquiring, and coordinating resources to complete all scoping and preliminary engineering tasks for projects as assigned. This position is responsible to define, initiate, monitor and control the scope of work, the cost, and the schedule for a number of transportation projects in the multi-year program. This position is responsible for making engineering decisions and providing final sign-off on plans, specifications, proposals and estimates for assigned transportation projects. This position also maintains project records and communicates relevant project information to all stakeholders as appropriate. This position serves as the lead expert in the Design discipline for the other project managers within the project & Contracts Administration Unit.Position DescriptionThe Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a diverse, innovative agency of approximately 2,800 employees serving Michigan citizens in offices throughout the state. Using cutting-edge technology and multi-disciplinary partnerships, MDOT oversees the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance for over 9,600 miles of I, US and M routes that are the backbone of the state's economy. From aviation, intercity passenger services, rail freight and local public services, MDOT is involved in all modes of transportation. Through numerous employee engagement programs and mentoring opportunities, employees are provided opportunities to thrive in their careers and in doing so, improve the lives of Michigan residents and visitors.Based on operational needs, remote work and alternative work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Currently, some of our employees are temporarily working remotely as part of the COVID-19 response and others are working on site.The health and safety of our employees is top priority for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT). To learn more about how MDOT employees are achieving the Departments mission while abiding by COVID-19 safety protocols, please visit these sitesMDOT website andWorker Personal Protective Products and Precautions.MDOT-Jobs EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EducationPossession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.ExperienceFour 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.View the entire job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist_13022_7.pdfApplicants who possess a foreign degree 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. Go to https://stateofmichigan.sharepoint.com/teams/insidemcsc/Classification%20%20Selection/Documents/Foreign%20Degree%20Evaluators.pdf for more information. Failure to attach a copy of your foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of the process.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 "Salary" listed in this posting is a range and reflects the minimum and the maximum rate. New employees typically come in at the minimum rate and their pay will increase in increments upon satisfactory performance.If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Staci Erickson at ericksons2@michigan.gov.

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