Engineer Manager Licensed 15 (Field Operations Engineer)
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Operations
Lansing, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
This position functions as a second-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and serves as the Field Operations Engineer directing the day-to-day operations of the Field Operations Section of the Construction Field Services (CFS) Division in accordance with the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT’s) mission and direction provided by the Section Manager and Division Administrator. This position represents the department with all agencies, private, public, and governmental, in matters related to construction field technical operations. This position is
responsible for statewide advancement of digital construction delivery policy and procedure, the work zone administration program, and for administering the evaluation and resolution of a wide range of construction field technical, work zone, and construction issues, while collaborating with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Industry (contracting and consulting), design, operations, bridges and structures, and field personnel. This position assists the Engineer of Construction Operations in the development and facilitation of standards and processes to provide quality assurance and quality improvement in construction field technical operations functions at the local, region, and statewide levels.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 15 position.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .
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.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Experience
Six years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; two years equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 14, Engineer Manager-Licensed 14, Engineering Specialist 14, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 14.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
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.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov .
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.
This position functions as a second-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and serves as the Field Operations Engineer directing the day-to-day operations of the Field Operations Section of the Construction Field Services (CFS) Division in accordance with the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT’s) mission and direction provided by the Section Manager and Division Administrator. This position represents the department with all agencies, private, public, and governmental, in matters related to construction field technical operations. This position is
responsible for statewide advancement of digital construction delivery policy and procedure, the work zone administration program, and for administering the evaluation and resolution of a wide range of construction field technical, work zone, and construction issues, while collaborating with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Industry (contracting and consulting), design, operations, bridges and structures, and field personnel. This position assists the Engineer of Construction Operations in the development and facilitation of standards and processes to provide quality assurance and quality improvement in construction field technical operations functions at the local, region, and statewide levels.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 15 position.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
- Engineer Manager Licensed 15 Position Description
- All about MDOT
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .
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.
Required Education And Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Experience
Six years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; two years equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 14, Engineer Manager-Licensed 14, Engineering Specialist 14, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 14.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
- Possess a valid driver's 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.
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.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at nautac@michigan.gov .
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.
