NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (State Block Grant Program Specialist) - Aeronautics
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$44.50/hr - $63.10/hr
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a motivated engineering professional to join the Michigan Department of Transportation’s Office of Aeronautics. The role involves managing the State Block Grant Program and overseeing airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the administration and management of the State Block Grant Program (SBGP) within the Office of Aeronautics and developing, monitoring, and managing approved grants and projects through the entire programming and delivery process
Serves as a technical expert responsible for the preparation and oversight of the SBGP
Serves as a lead project manager and is responsible for allocating, administering, and tracking federal funds through state and federal processes for geographically assigned and politically sensitive airports
Oversees airport development projects to ensure compliance with federal guidelines, state guidelines, and standard engineering principles and practices
Identifies and evaluates capital projects for funding eligibility in coordination with the Planning and Environmental Unit within the Office of Aeronautics
Oversees the project from final ACIP, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) application process, and Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) approval process, ensuring FAA and MDOT program conformance from the beginning through final financial closeout and audit
Close coordination and communication with the FAA and all stakeholders and partners are key to a successful program
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering
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
Preferred
Possession of a bachelor of science or higher degree in Civil Engineering
Experience managing, planning or developing capital projects
Experience working with federal grants
Experience working within the aviation field
Benefits
Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
No-cost vision insurance.
Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
13 paid sick days per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Professional Development.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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