Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Cost and Scheduling Engineer) - Aeronautics

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Are you a motivated engineering professional inspired by aviation's power to connect, innovate and transform communities? Join the dynamic team at the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics, where you'll apply your engineering and project management expertise to help shape the future of Michigan's thriving aviation system. At the Office of Aeronautics, we're not just supporting aviation, we're leading it. From setting high standards for safe, efficient airport development to driving policy changes that streamline operations, our work is making a real difference. Together, we're building stronger communities by expanding mobility, supporting economic growth and ensuring aviation continues to benefit every Michigander. If you're ready to elevate your career and make an impact from the ground up, we want you on our team. This specialized position is responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process. This position serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP. This position also serves as a lead project manager and is responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports. This position oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, state guidelines, and standard engineering principles and practices. Typical projects include but are not limited to the development of new runways, runway and taxiway extensions, airfield pavement rehabilitations, airport lighting projects, electronic navigational aid projects, terminal buildings, aircraft hangars, and acquisition of land, navigation easements, or specialized airport equipment. This position in coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility. This position oversees the project from final ACIP, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process, ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit. Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program. Funding programs could include primary and non-primary entitlements, state apportionment, supplemental, discretionary, and/or pandemic or other economic recovery funds for SBGP airports.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP)
• Developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects
• Preparation and oversight of the SBGP
• Lead project manager responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds
• Overseeing airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines
• Identifying and evaluating capital projects for funding eligibility
• Overseeing the project from final ACIP, including FAA application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process

What This Job Offers

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