Engineer Manager Licensed 14 (Bridge Design Unit Leader) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

GeoWorld; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GeoWorld is seeking a Bridge Design Unit Leader in Lansing, Michigan. The leader will manage a bridge design unit comprising engineers and technicians and ensure quality assurance throughout projects.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and have at least five years of relevant experience. This role is critical for preparing contract specifications for various bridge types while aligning with MDOT objectives.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer.
• Experience equivalent to an Engineer P11 and two years equivalent to an Engineer Manager 12.
• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and administrate a bridge design unit composed of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control in project tasks.
• Prepare contract plans and specifications for various bridge types.

Skills

Quality assurance

Contract preparation

Project site review

Team management

Education

Bachelor of science degree in engineering

Job description

This posting is intended to fill two Bridge Design Unit Leader positions within the Structure Design Section. The Bridge Design Unit Leader is a first-line professional manager responsible for supervising and administrating a bridge design unit composed of engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include quality assurance/quality control, design and preparation of contract plans and specifications for highway bridges, railroad bridges, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and related structures. The position also supports Section, Bureau, and MDOT objectives as assigned. Registration as a Professional Engineer is required, and a valid driver’s license is required to perform field reviews of project sites. Salary is a range that reflects the minimum to maximum rate for an Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position.

Required Education and Experience

Education: Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Experience: Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including: three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.

Additional Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment.
• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan and maintain it throughout employment.
• If applicable, attach a copy of official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Applicants with 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 job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EngineerManagerLicensed.pdf