Engineer Manager Licensed 14 (Construction Engineer) - Detroit TSC

About the role

Do you enjoy leading complex construction projects that shape how people and goods move through one of Michigan’s busiest urban regions?

As the engineering manager licensed 14 (construction engineer) for the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Detroit Transportation Service Center, you will lead professional engineering staff and technicians and guide construction operations that deliver critical MDOT transportation projects.

In this role, you will coordinate with TSC leadership, regional partners, contractors and MDOT’s central office in Lansing to ensure projects are delivered successfully while maintaining alignment across the department. Your work will support highly visible projects along major transportation corridors that serve millions of travelers and commercial vehicles moving through Metro Detroit.

Are you energized by solving challenging engineering problems and managing projects that require innovative construction solutions? Detroit’s dense urban infrastructure creates opportunities to work on projects that many engineers only encounter once in their careers.

Upcoming work includes building a 14-foot diameter drainage tunnel (an uncommon infrastructure project completed only once before), reconfiguring a freeway interchange, and rebuilding and widening a freeway. Recent work included a bridge replacement where the structure was assembled and rolled into place, minimizing disruption within a heavily traveled corridor.

These projects require creative problem solving, technical expertise and strong leadership to successfully deliver complex infrastructure improvements.

Do you enjoy mentoring engineers and technicians and building strong, high-performing teams? In this role, you will help develop the next generation of transportation professionals by supporting the technical and professional growth of staff. Your leadership will help ensure MDOT continues to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions that serve and connect people, communities and the economy through transportation while maintaining excellence in project delivery across Michigan’s largest urban region.

As the next engineering manager licensed 14, you will be responsible for

• Managing the delivery of TSC transportation processes for in-house construction engineering, inspection and oversight of transportation projects, as well as acting as the engineer of record for MDOT construction contracts as assigned.
• Initiating and maintaining contact with local communities to jointly review and resolve transportation issues.
• Proactively work with the TSC manager to meet the operational needs of external customers and negotiate agreements where appropriate.
• Performing functions of a manager, including coordinating, assigning and training staff in conjunction with the TSC manager and region training coordinator.
• Providing direction and oversight of staff activities and practices, determining best practices and ensuring the sharing of these best practices across the state.
• Implementing and administering processes and process improvements to ensure delivery of high-quality products and services.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews and respond to emergencies.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below

• Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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.

• Education
• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering
• Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.

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. 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.

Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

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.