Engineer Manager Licensed 14 (Operations Engineer) - Newberry TSC

About the role

Posting number: 5901-26-SR-53-EML14-NTSC-AP Department: Transportation Job classification: Engineer Manager 14 Posting type: Open Categories: Engineering, Transportation, Management Summary The Mackinac Bridge on a sunny day with blue skies and trees in the forefront with the MDOT logo and the MDOT webpage address. This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. As a manager, coordinate and administer the Transportation Service Center (TSC) business processes for system operations consisting of Direct Force Maintenance, Contract Agency Maintenance, traffic safety and operations, utility coordination and permits, Facility Engineering and Maintenance and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Maintain alignment with the other TSC's, Regions, Lansing, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This position is responsible for meeting deadlines, meeting Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) customer needs, resolving complex issues to ensure successful processes, project and program implementation, managing budgets, overseeing purchasing and maintenance contracting and ensuring continued operations for delivery of MDOT services and products. This responsibility includes optimizing TSC efforts for traffic safety, mobility, reliability, and accessibility, as well as active participation in region and statewide committees and business teams.     This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to participate in field reviews, attend meetings and conferences, review facility needs, and visit direct force garages regularly. The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position.   For additional information, please see the links below: Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position description All about MDOT <span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span> For information on benefits, visit or.   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. Gold circle badge logo with rising star in front of stripes in the middle with text Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency 2026 Veteran Friendly Employer.Purple circle badge logo with rising star in front of stripes in the middle with text MVAA Veteran-Friendly Employer Impact 2026. Examples of duties Education Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering Experience Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13. Supplemental information To be considered for this position you must:  Possess a valid driver's license.  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 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 job specification at:  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