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)
    • New! Starting in 2024, located in the Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI General Service (GS) Locality Pay area:
      • 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 Postings

Program Improvement Manager GS 11/12 – Coming Soon
The ideal candidate is a mid-career and motivated individual with experience administering Federally funded highway programs as it relates to program reviews, performance management, and data analysis. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who possesses initiative and can adequately identify and use resources, and has experience identifying and implementing program improvements, and conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions.

Finance Pathways Intern GS 3/4/5 – Vacancy announcement closed
The ideal candidate is a college student seeking a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other General Business majors who have experience with Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to SharePoint, Excel, Access, and Word. The ideal candidate is able to interact well with team members and office coworkers in a cooperative team environment and treat all partners respectfully and professionally, maintaining composure and objectivity in challenging situations.

Note: To qualify for this Internship, you MUST be a continuing student enrolled or accepted for enrollment for the current/upcoming semesters for the duration of the internship as a condition of employment, taking at least a half-time course load. You will be required to provide documentation to support eligibility. Students may be employed throughout the academic year. More information can be found on FHWA’s Pathways Internship Program website.

Area Engineer GS 7/9/11/12 – Vacancy announcement closed
The ideal candidate for this position is either:

• A recent Civil Engineering graduate looking to start their career in highway design, construction inspection, and program management (apply at GS 7/9) OR
• A Civil Engineer with experience monitoring Federally funded highway programs or delivering highway projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance; and experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing (apply at GS 11/12).

Area/Structure Engineer GS 11/12 – Vacant
The ideal candidate for this position is a Civil Engineer with experience in highway/bridge design, construction inspection, and program management.

^*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.