Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Bridge Scoping) - Metro Region

Southern Arkansas University; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university in Michigan is looking for a Transportation Engineer to assist with bridge scoping and consultant contract management for various bridge projects. The role includes conducting inspections, supporting project developments, and ensuring compliance with MDOT standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess a valid driver's license. Remote work options may be available as per operational needs, with a focus on asset management and quality assurance efforts.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Preferred degree in civil engineering.
• Requires valid driver’s license for field reviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bridge scoping and consultant contract management.
• Support bridge preservation and improvement project development.
• Conduct detailed inspections and field reviews.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Project management

Field inspection

Contract management

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering

Job description

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This position assists with bridge scoping and consultant contract management for bridge projects in the Metro Region. This position supports the development of bridge preservation and improvement projects by participating in detailed inspection and scoping efforts, participating in field reviews, preparing scoping documents, coordinating consultant contracts, and helping ensure alignment with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) standards. The position also provides support for programming, asset management, and quality assurance efforts in coordination with Region, Transportation Service Center (TSC), and Lansing staff.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews and inspections.

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.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, preferred.

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.

Alternate Education and Experience

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

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 [e-mail].

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.