Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Assistant Construction Engineer) Marshall TSC

Do you enjoy hands-on problem solving teamwork and seeing your efforts make a real impact across Michigans transportation network At the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) were looking for a motivated professional to join our Marshall Transportation Service Center (TSC) as an assistant construction engineer. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging and meaningful construction and infrastructure projects that improve safety mobility and quality of life for Michigans communities. Youll have the chance to combine technical design and project coordination with firsthand construction observation and fieldwork giving you a well-rounded foundation in transportation engineering.

Youll be joining the team leading the Marshall Modernization Project a once-in-a-lifetime effort to modernize the roadways and interchanges around Marshall and Emmett Township. As MDOTs first progressive design-build project this large-scale initiative is setting new standards for collaboration innovation and efficiency in transportation construction. Its a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge project delivery methods while contributing to one of the most significant infrastructure investments in Michigans history.

The Marshall TSC is known for its positive collaborative culture where mentorship and professional development are at the heart of what we do. Youll work alongside experienced engineers and technicians who are passionate about sharing their knowledge guiding early-career professionals and supporting one anothers success. Through practical field experience involvement with complex projects and a variety of learning opportunities youll gain valuable skills that will serve you throughout your career.

As the next transportation engineer you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the TSC construction engineer and unit in the management of construction projects. This duty requires possession of a valid drivers license to perform field work and reviews.
• Assisting with managing the TSC local agency construction program. This duty also requires possession of a valid drivers license to perform field work and reviews.

• Drafting and reviewing engineering justifications for contract documents work orders contract modifications and contractor performance reviews and issuing instructions to contractors.
• Attending local agency project grade inspection and pre-construction meetings assisting in awarding projects providing technical assistance and support to local agencies and their construction consultants reviewing change orders and recommendations conducting project reviews and ensuring timely closeout of the projects in assigned jurisdiction.
• Performing field reviews on active TSC local agency projects for certification acceptance.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

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Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelors degree by December 31 2025.

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may besubstituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution mayonly be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid drivers license.

• 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.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.