Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Bridge Inspector) - Southwest Region

State-of-Michigan; Portage (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Transportation is seeking a Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist to oversee region-wide bridge programs in the Southwest Region. The role partners with the Region Bridge Engineer to coordinate annual project calls, inspections, scoping, and QA/QC, ensuring compliance with FHWA and MDOT standards.

The position requires a BS in engineering, a professional engineering license, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional engineering license required.
• Valid driver's license and Medical Examiners Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the bridge program in the Southwest Region.
• Oversee bridge inspection, scoping, and field reviews.
• Provide program expertise and QA/QC for the region’s bridge work.
• Manage consultant bridge scoping and inspection contracts.
• Respond to emergencies caused by vehicles hitting structures.

Skills

Bridge program coordination

Regulatory compliance

QA/QC mindset

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

This position works directly with the Region Bridge Engineer in the coordination of the bridge program in the Southwest Region and is the regionwide resource for managing bridge related information in the Southwest Region. This position is integral in the development of the Annual Bridge Call for Projects; therefore, the responsibilities include: providing program and project expertise, bridge inspection, bridge project scoping, field reviews, quality assurance, and quality control to deliver the region bridge program in partnership with the Department’s Bureau of Bridges and Structures, region, Transportation Service Centers (TSCs), and Federal Highway Association (FHWA). This position responds to emergencies caused by vehicles hitting structures and provides technical assistance to the region and statewide field personnel regarding repairs. This position assists the Region Bridge Engineer in the formulation of annual bridge maintenance/repair priorities and oversees the completion of Bridge Request for Actions (RFA). This position also serves as project manager in the administration of consultant bridge scoping and bridge inspection contracts.

This position is required to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination (e.g. crew cab truck with an aerial bucket) 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 through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.

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.

Experience

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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possess and maintain a valid Medical Examiners Certificate as a condition of employment.

• 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 National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

View the entire job specification at https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.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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