Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Region Senior Geotechnical Engineer) - Metro Region

Position Overview This position functions as the region authority regarding soils engineering providing expertise on the most complex geotechnical problems in the Metro Region. This position is responsible for the design and review of pavement structures, foundations, MSE Walls and reinforced soil slopes, cofferdams, sheet piling with and without bracing, global stability, and settlement. The position provides project level review and recommendations for complex stage and overall constructability, with specific emphasis on geotechnical components such as temporary earth retention for part-width construction, bridge cofferdams, foundation interactions, etc. Compensation The 'Salary' listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position. Responsibilities Design and review of pavement structures, foundations, MSE Walls and reinforced soil slopes, cofferdams, sheet piling with and without bracing, global stability, and settlement. Review project level recommendations for complex stage and overall constructability with emphasis on geotechnical components such as temporary earth retention, bridge cofferdams, foundation interactions. 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. Required Conditions Possess a valid driver’s license. Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan. Additional Requirements 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. Benefits For information on benefits, visit or Other Information Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered. 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Michigan