Careers

Interested in a career with FHWA?

Whether you're a college student looking for a paid internship, a highly experienced professional, or anything in between, the FHWA has a position for you. Now is a great time to join the FHWA's team!

If you're considering a career with the FHWA, we invite you to:

• Explore Why FHWA to learn Who We Are, Where We Work, and What we Offer.
• See how the FHWA ranked in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government
• Learn about our Student and Recent Graduate Programs

Did you hear the news? Readers of Woman Engineer Magazine chose FHWA as the 7th best government agency to work for in their Reader’s Choice 2023 Top 20 Government Employer List!

Note: To qualify for employment you must be a U.S. citizen and, if required for the job series, meet specialized experience and/or stated education requirement specified in the vacancy announcement.

Ready to join the FHWA team?

• Find resources on How to Apply
• Explore the FHWA Michigan Division Vacancies and Job Postings below.
  • Please note: FHWA Michigan Division positions are:
    • Telework eligible, according to agency policy
      • Not remote - Selected candidates are expected to report to the duty station
    • Located at the FHWA Michigan Division office in Lansing, MI (duty station)
    • Located in the Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI General Service (GS) Locality Pay area, 2024 salary ranges include:
      • GS-3 salary range: $34,749 - $45,172
      • GS-4 salary range: $39,007 - $50,705
      • GS-5 salary range: $43,642 - $56,731
      • GS-7 salary range: $54,064 - $70,280
      • GS-9 salary range: $66,126 - $85,963
      • GS-11 salary range: $80,006 - $104,005
      • GS-12 salary range: $95,895 - $124,659
      • GS-13 salary range: $114,031 - $148,245
• Explore all Current FHWA Job Postings*

FHWA Michigan Division Vacancies and Job Posting

Community Planner GS 11/12 – Accepting applications through December 11^th at 11:59pm!
The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced mid-career transportation planning professional who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent the agency to Federal, state and local officials and the general public. This candidate is someone with good communication, negotiation and partnering skills who desires to work in a challenging, complex, innovative environment.

To apply:

• Send your resume and all required documentation listed in the USAJobs vacancy announcement to Andy Pickard at Andy.Pickard@dot.gov, include “Community Planner Application” in the email subject.

* Note: Some FHWA vacancy announcements, indicated by "Direct Hire" in the title, are open for a three-month period and include a range of grades and duty locations to choose from, including Lansing, MI (i.e., Community Planner (Transportation) – Direct Hire). Direct Hire authority allows the Michigan Division to use that vacancy announcement if we have a vacancy but does not necessarily mean the Michigan Division has a current vacancy or that our vacancy is eligible for all grades indicated in the vacancy announcement. Please see the FHWA Michigan Division Vacancies list above for the current vacancies and their associated grades.