Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Signals Engineer) - Grand Region

Davenport University
Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Jul 9, 2026

Job Description


Do you have an interest in being part of the innovation and advancement of traffic operations, ensuring safe and efficient travel for your family and community? Are you ready to go the extra mile with MDOT?

As the next Grand Region region signals engineer, you would be responsible for:

  • Coordinating and enhancing region traffic signal operations and maintenance
  • Providing and coordinating technical expertise on traffic signals and other electronic traffic devices
  • Advancing the arterial management of traffic operations throughout the region
  • Supporting the region’s Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program and the operations of the West Michigan Transportations Operations Center
  • Collaboration with others on the Traffic Safety and Operations team, along with the region’s transportation service centers
  • Supporting Connected and Automated Vehicle and ITS advancements in the region.
  • Pilot project efforts focused on safety and mobility

The MDOT Grand Region covers 13 counties in beautiful west Michigan, which include everything from the Manistee National Forest (more than 540,000 acres), endless white sandy beaches, innumerable public and private camping areas, thousands of miles of urban and rural bike trails, and the city of Grand Rapids, which has a vibrant arts and culture scene. There are inland lakes, huge rivers, gentle streams everywhere, and, of course, Lake Michigan.

It is an exciting time in Grand Region. This position will have opportunities to be involved with the latest transportation technologies and pilot project efforts focused on safety and mobility. We are embarking on use of traffic signal performance optimization and piloting other advanced signal technologies on various routes. We have freeway and arterial ITS with both urban and rural challenges.




The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

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.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

Transportation Engineer 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Engineer 10
One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.

Transportation Engineer P11
Two years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 10.

Transportation Engineer 12
Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to
a Transportation Engineer P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution may only be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment in the position.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineer.pdf (Download PDF reader)

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 (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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