Michigan Infrastructure Office

The State of Michigan (Michigan High-Speed Internet Office) is currently hiring for a State Administrative Manager 15 – Digital Opportunities Director with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO). This is a permanent, full-time, remote position with a salary range of $96,491–$138,794. A bachelor’s degree in any major is accepted, along with the required professional experience. The position is remote, although it does require regular travel throughout Michigan, and the employee must reside in Michigan. Application deadline: September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET APPLY HERE: https://lnkd.in/gfnAMHCs

Michigan has secured $145 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to advance three critical passenger rail projects along the Michigan Line, a key corridor connecting communities across the state with Chicago and the broader Midwest. The impact goes beyond the tracks. Strong passenger rail infrastructure connects Michiganders to jobs, education and opportunity, supports tourism and strengthens Michigan’s connections to the broader Midwest economy. Submitted by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the investment will help reconstruct structurally deficient bridges, replace the 124-year-old Blackman Road Bridge in Jackson and improve tracks and turnouts between Dearborn and Kalamazoo. These improvements will strengthen reliability, help reduce travel times and service disruptions and make it easier for Michiganders and visitors to travel for work, school, tourism and other opportunities.

The Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) is looking for a motivated Student Assistant to join our team in Lansing (Remote)! This is a great opportunity for a student who wants to get real-world experience in government, public policy, data, research, communications, and program operations. You’ll have the chance to work on projects that support infrastructure investments across Michigan, while learning how state government works behind the scenes. We’re looking for someone who is curious, dependable, organized, eager to learn, and comfortable supporting a variety of administrative and project‑focused tasks. Location: Lansing, MI (Remote) Pay: $17.10–$29.57/hour Application Deadline: September 1, 2026 Department: Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Office: Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO) Interested? Apply here:

Michigan has the opportunity to lead in an emerging clean energy industry and we’re investing now to understand its potential. The Michigan Infrastructure Office is investing $7.5 million through the Make It in Michigan Competitiveness Fund to advance the exploration, research and development of geologic hydrogen. Michigan’s unique geology makes it one of the most promising regions for this naturally occurring resource. This investment will support research and development, mapping and subsurface characterization and test wells to determine whether geologic hydrogen can be safely and economically recovered. The potential impact is significant: lower energy costs, good-paying jobs, new investment and a cleaner energy source that could support Michigan’s industrial economy. It’s also an example of how strategic state investment can unlock even greater opportunity. The Make It in Michigan Competitiveness Fund has now invested $200.5 million to leverage $1.025 billion in federal funding. By investing in this kind of research today, we can better understand how this emerging resource could strengthen our energy independence, economic competitiveness and clean energy future. Press Release: https://lnkd.in/g8qDaep2

We’re proud to partner with the Michigan Infrastructure Council to share information about its statewide Asset Management (AM) Champions program! Applications are now open for Cohort 10. Sponsored by the State, this free, online program equips infrastructure professionals with knowledge and tools to shift from reactive fixes to proactive planning. With over 800 graduates across Michigan, AM Champions is building safer, stronger communities. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eBy9KmUA #MichiganInfrastructure #AssetManagement #MIC

Charging infrastructure is a key component of infrastructure supporting Michiganders across the state. Did you know tax-exempt organizations can get up to 30% back on the cost of a charger by claiming the 30C federal tax credit via Elective Pay? But you need to act fast! To claim this credit, chargers must be placed in service by June 30, 2026, less than a month away! Reach out to your local Elective Pay Ambassador to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gcbD97x4

Reminder: Michigan communities can apply for the current window of free federal infrastructure grant support through the Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center until June 10th at 11:59 PM!

Applications are now open for Window 2 (2026) of the Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Michigan communities can apply for free support with federal infrastructure grants, including grant writing, grant identification, and benefit-cost analysis. TAC support is available for the following anticipated federal grant opportunities: • Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program • Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Bridge Project • Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) • Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Applications are open from May 26th to June 10th at 11:59pm. Apply or learn more: https://lnkd.in/eytuEbh2 

The Michigan Infrastructure Office Technical Assistance Center (MIO TAC) has announced the opening of Application Window 2 - 2026 for Technical Assistance. Applications are open until June 10, 2026, and will cover grant identification, grant writing, and benefit-cost analysis to help secure federal funding for infrastructure projects. ➡️ Visit https://loom.ly/-k-BZ6U to find federal grant fact sheets, application information, and more!