Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Safety Engineer) - Bureau of Field Services)
About The Position
The Bureau of Field Services (BFS) is seeking a Transportation Engineer to complete and oversee assignments in specialized areas of traffic engineering focused on reducing highway crashes. The position conducts safety analyses for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) areas and local agencies statewide, conducts field reviews, reviews safety tools and guidance, facilitates and coordinates road safety audits, participates in research projects, advises MDOT and local agencies on safety programs and guidance, and represents the department at safety-related meetings. A valid driver's license is required for field visits and travel to meetings, conferences, and other work-related locations. Remote work and alternate work schedules may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits. Candidates will be assessed for the appropriate classification level, from Transportation Engineer 9 through 12, based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of engineering; applicants expected to obtain the degree by May 31, 2027 may be considered.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Transportation Engineer 9: no specific type or amount of experience is required.
- Transportation Engineer 10: one year of professional engineering experience in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.
- Transportation Engineer P11: two years of professional engineering experience in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 10.
- Transportation Engineer 12: three years of professional engineering experience in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11.
- A registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may substitute for six months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels; this substitution may be used only once for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.
- Applicants with foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
- Newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test and, if applicable, a physical; criminal and driving records may also be checked.
Responsibilities
- Complete and oversee traffic engineering assignments involving actions to reduce highway crashes.
- Conduct safety analyses for MDOT areas and local agencies statewide.
- Conduct field reviews.
- Review new safety tools, resources, and guides.
- Facilitate and coordinate road safety audits.
- Participate in research projects.
- Advise MDOT and local agencies on safety programs and safety guidance.
- Attend safety-related meetings on behalf of the department.
- Travel for field visits, meetings with local agencies, conferences, and other work-related meetings.
Benefits
- Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
