Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Project Management Spec.) - Bureau of Development
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Administration
Lansing, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
The Project Management Specialist is a key resource for large and complex statewide critical transportation projects, with a focus on the development and delivery of projects identified as actual or potential major projects (e.g., Michigan Department of Transportations (MDOT’s) largest (often $500M+), most complex, highest priority projects, often exceeding $1 billion). These projects have statewide significance, and the development and delivery methods are unique within the department and require significant monitoring, coordinating, and assigning appropriate resources to ensure coordination with Region and Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff, the Bureau of Finance and Contract Services Division (CSD), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position works closely with Region, TSC, and Central Office staff during development and delivery phases. This position researches major project delivery methods and requirements, develops and maintains guidelines and standards, and functions as a statewide resource on major project delivery procedures. This position administers projects and program areas in entirety within the agency as a technical expert and works in close coordination with the various Senior Project Managers (SPMs) within the Office. This position also mentors and trains staff within the Office.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 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
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.
Additional Requirements And Information
To be considered for this position you must:
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
The Project Management Specialist is a key resource for large and complex statewide critical transportation projects, with a focus on the development and delivery of projects identified as actual or potential major projects (e.g., Michigan Department of Transportations (MDOT’s) largest (often $500M+), most complex, highest priority projects, often exceeding $1 billion). These projects have statewide significance, and the development and delivery methods are unique within the department and require significant monitoring, coordinating, and assigning appropriate resources to ensure coordination with Region and Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff, the Bureau of Finance and Contract Services Division (CSD), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position works closely with Region, TSC, and Central Office staff during development and delivery phases. This position researches major project delivery methods and requirements, develops and maintains guidelines and standards, and functions as a statewide resource on major project delivery procedures. This position administers projects and program areas in entirety within the agency as a technical expert and works in close coordination with the various Senior Project Managers (SPMs) within the Office. This position also mentors and trains staff within the Office.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.
For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below
- Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 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
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.
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.
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial 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 orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
