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Transportation Engineer 9-12/Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 (Bdg Inspection Eng)

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
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Are you looking for a career that is out of the ordinary? Do you have a passion for public service and its ever-changing landscape? Do you like work that is continuously developing and changing? As the next transportation engineer, you’ll have the opportunity to bring impactful insight, knowledge and analytical thinking to this role. This will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan’s transportation system operations and the team’s success. You'll also have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to the work you do.

This position is responsible for performing bridge inspections within the Big Bridge Inventory under the direction of a Qualified Team Leader (QTL). Inspections are completed within an assigned area. Inspections are done in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and other state laws and guidelines. This position also is responsible for participating in the bridge safety inspection Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) monitoring program and assisting with evaluating structures in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations. 

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

  

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the specialist (13) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.  
 

For additional information, please see the links below:

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.  

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.

NOTE: We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor’s degree by May 31, 2026

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 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.

Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13
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.

 

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 Transportation Engineer 9-12 position, you must: 

To be considered for this position Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position, you must: 

  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid Medical Examiners Certificate as a condition of employment. 

Possess status as a Qualified Team Leader which includes:

  • Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course. 
  • Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last five years. 
  • Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last two years. 
  • Successful completion of NHI-130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges. 

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.

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.