Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Bridge Inspection Engineer) - Southwest Region

State-of-Michigan; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan’s Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Engineer to inspect in-service bridges and culverts, coordinate with engineers and maintenance workers, and prepare detailed reports. The role includes bridge scoping, CFP activities, and responding to emergencies across the region.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Engineering and a valid driver’s license; candidates may be considered if they will have the degree by December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or eligible by 12/31/2026).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.
• Civil Service accepts foreign degree evaluations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of bridges and culverts.
• Prepare inspection reports and participate in bridge scoping and CFP processes.
• Coordinate with Transportation Unit Engineers, Maintenance Workers, and regional design staff.
• Respond to emergencies and support regional operations.

Skills

Field inspections

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

This position is part of the Region Bridge Unit and works with other Transportation Engineers and Transportation Maintenance Workers (TMWs) to conduct field inspections of in-service (routine safety inspections) bridges and culverts, detailed inspections in conjunction with Bridge Unit Engineers/Management, prepare inspection reports, participate in bridge scoping, Call for Projects (CFP), and work with the region design unit. This position is required to respond to emergencies.

This position is required to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination (e.g., aerial lift truck and ¾-ton pickup with boat trailer) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds to perform bridge safety inspection duties.

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform bridge safety inspections and other field reviews.

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.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor’s degree by December 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 11

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 9 - 12

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may besubstituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution mayonly be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Transportation Engineer 9-P11
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Possess a valid Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference 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.
• Transportation Engineer 12
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Possess a valid Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification.
  • Possess status as a Qualified Team Leader (QTL). QTL status includes:
    1. Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
    2. Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last 5 years.
    3. Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last 2 years.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference 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

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

This position is a Test-Designated Position. The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. 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.

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