Transportation Engineer 9-P11/Licensed 12 (Bridge Inspection) - North Region

The position is responsible for assisting with or performing independent field investigations of bridges within the Region, and if necessary, assistance to other Regions, as assigned to ensure the safety and reliability of Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) trunkline bridges. This position also responds to emergencies caused by vehicles hitting a structure, provides technical assistance to region and statewide field personnel regarding what type of repairs are to be made, and recommends priorities for structure maintenance programs, as well as annual and long-range Bridge Replacement and Preservation programs. Considerable independent field judgments are made to evaluate critical conditions, causes of deterioration and/or emergency repairs.  In addition, the position’s responsibilities will include assisting with bridge scoping, bridge project estimating, field verification for the Statewide Bridge Load Rating group, strategy development, and assistance in the annual Call for Projects.   This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field work.

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.

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 Licensed 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.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

This position will be located at one of the following locations:

• North Region Office (1088 E M52 Gaylord, MI 49735)
• Alpena TSC (1540 Airport Rd Alpena, MI 49707)
• Traverse City TSC (2084 US 31 Traverse City, MI 49686)
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  View the job 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.

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Transportation

Address

425 West Ottawa Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48909