As the Road Scoping and Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer for the University Region, this position will serve as the technical expert and specialist responsible for all road scoping for the University Region, including Road Reconstruction & Rehabilitation (R&R), Road Capital Preventative Maintenance (CPM), Non-Freeway Resurfacing Program (NFRP), Freeway Resurfacing Program (FRP), and Traffic & Safety. This position is key to the Call for Projects Process including ridearounds, project selection, and estimating project cost. This position is a Project Manager and provides contract administration for consultant contracts. This position coordinates with the Pavement Management Engineer for Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating (PASER) Reviews for the University Region to provide total coverage for the University Region office. This position serves as a liaison between Central Office and the Transportation Service Center’s (TSCs) related to scoping issues and requirements. This positions also serves as the QA Engineer for the University Region. This position requires meeting tight deadlines and resolving complex issues to ensure the successful implementation and operation of MDOT services and products.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate.
 
For additional information, please see the links below:

• Position Description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visit www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits or www.michigan.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.

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.

Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Valid driver's license

To be considered for this position you must:

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.View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist_13022_7.pdf

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 Katianna Shaft at shaftk@michigan.gov.