Transportation Engineer 9-P11 (Assistant Construction Engineer) - Mt. Pleasant TSC

State of Michigan • Mount Pleasant, MI

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About The Position

This position assists the Construction Engineer in the administration of Mount Pleasant Transportation Service Center (TSC) area construction as well as some Region or Statewide construction activities. Duties of this position include assisting with the oversight of the TSC Construction Program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations; assisting in overseeing the work assigned to technicians in staking, inspecting, and documenting contractual work; coordinating work with private and public agencies; reviewing design plans and contract documents for accuracy and completeness; receiving, resolving, or referring complaints and inquiries from internal and external customers; assisting in developing project cost projections and construction engineering costs; and performing field reviews on active projects for certification and warranty acceptance. This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform field reviews. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry 9 level through the maximum rate at the experienced P11 level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
• Possess a valid driver's license
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
• Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Transportation Engineer 10: One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.
• Transportation Engineer P11: Two years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 10.
• Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the oversight of the TSC Construction Program to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations
• Assisting in overseeing the work assigned to technicians in staking, inspecting, and documenting contractual work
• Coordinating work with private and public agencies
• Reviewing design plans and contract documents for accuracy and completeness
• Receiving, resolving, or referring complaints and inquiries from internal and external customers
• Assisting in developing project cost projections and construction engineering costs
• Performing field reviews on active projects for certification and warranty acceptance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees