Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Project Manager) - Bridge Design Unit #4

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Transportation, seeks a Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist to lead complex bridge projects from concept to construction. You will manage consultants, review designs, and coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure adherence to standards and schedules.

Requirements include a BS in engineering, four years of related experience and an active engineering license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Four years of professional experience equivalent to Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.
• Registered professional engineering license required; must maintain throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultants for MDOT bridge rehabilitation, replacement or new construction per design standards and budgets.
• Prepare and review design documents for assigned bridge projects.
• Oversee activities of transportation engineers and assist in project coordination.
• Develop scopes of work and budgets for contracted consultants.
• Coordinate projects with MDOT, other state agencies and external entities.
• Initiate permits and agreements with cities, counties, railroads and agencies.

Skills

Engineering license

Project management

Bridge design

Consultant coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Do you enjoy building relationships, collaborating with engineering professionals and helping bring transportation projects from concept to construction? Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with project leadership while making a lasting impact on Michigan's infrastructure? If so, this may be the opportunity for you.

At the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Bureau of Bridges and Structures, you'll join a team that serves as the statewide bridge authority, supporting the design, construction and preservation of bridge assets across Michigan. Your work will contribute to infrastructure that connects communities, supports commerce and serves millions of travelers throughout the state.

This position offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of transportation professionals, including consultant partners, contractors and internal project teams, to help deliver bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement and new bridge construction projects. Success in this role comes from fostering strong relationships, encouraging collaboration and working together to develop practical solutions that keep projects moving forward.

Whether coordinating with consultant design teams, supporting in-house project development or contributing to innovative transportation solutions, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of meaningful projects that leave a lasting impact on communities throughout Michigan. This role provides exposure to both routine and uniquely complex projects, offering continuous opportunities to expand your expertise, strengthen your leadership skills and contribute to the future of transportation across the Great Lakes State.

As the next transportation engineer licensed specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple consultants employed to perform design of MDOT bridge rehabilitation, replacement or new construction to ensure the work is done in conformance with design standards and practices, staying within the contract schedule and budget, and assembling the bids letting package.
• Preparing and reviewing the design of bridge projects of various complexity assigned to the unit.
• Preparing proposal material, reviewing project-related documents, and checking final plans.
• Overseeing work activities of professional transportation engineers.
• Assisting unit supervisors in the review and coordination of the unit projects.
• Developing multiple scopes of work statements and budgets for trunkline bridge rehabilitation or new bridge construction projects to be prepared by contracted consultants.
• Coordinating projects within MDOT, other state agencies and outside entities.
• Initiating the preparation of agreements with participating cities, counties and railroads.
• Initiating the preparation of applications for permits from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities for assigned projects.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The “Salary” listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.

For Additional Information, Please See The Links Below

• Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 Position Description
• All about MDOT

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.

Required Education And Experience

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. 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 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.

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.

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.