Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Structures Analysis Project Manager)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks a Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist to evaluate bridges, culverts, and ancillary structures, delivering data-driven guidance for asset management and decision-making.

The role requires a PE license, a BS in engineering, and at least four years of professional experience, including progression to a P11/12 level or equivalent. Remote work may be considered within policy constraints; apply with transcripts if required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering is required.
• Qualified candidate must hold a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and maintenance throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as statewide specialist for testing and evaluation on critical bridges and related structures.
• Identify and prioritize tasks to meet unit objectives and deliver data-driven outcomes for decision-making and asset management.
• Perform quality control/quality assurance to ensure NBIS, SNBI, and MiASIM compliance.
• Coordinate with industry representatives on analysis or testing using non-destructive evaluation techniques.
• Attend meetings with internal stakeholders, statewide groups, and industry partners; support program development.

Skills

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Are you energized by solving complex structural challenges and providing technical expertise on some of Michigan's most critical transportation assets?

This position with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) provides the opportunity to work on unique and structurally significant bridges, culverts and ancillary structures while collaborating with engineering professionals, consultants and industry partners to evaluate structural performance and support informed decision‑making. You will work in an environment where technical expertise, independent judgment and strategic thinking are essential to achieving successful outcomes.

Success in this role requires strong problem‑solving skills, sound engineering judgment and the ability to assess and manage risk in complex situations. You will be trusted to evaluate technical information, identify practical solutions and provide guidance on challenging structural issues while ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with industry standards and best practices.

If you are motivated by applying advanced engineering principles, managing complex projects and delivering innovative solutions that support the safety and reliability of transportation infrastructure, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of structural engineering within MDOT.

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

• Functioning as the statewide specialist performing testing and evaluation on critical, unique or structurally significant bridges, culverts and ancillary structures.
• Determining and prioritizing specific tasks needed to achieve established unit objectives and goals, ensuring the delivery of actionable, data‑driven outcomes that support bridge owners in decision‑making and asset management.
• Performing quality control and quality assurance in order to ensure testing and evaluation are completed in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), and the Michigan Ancillary Structure Inspection Manual (MiASIM).
• Conducting liaison activities with industry representatives or suppliers pertaining to analysis or testing using non‑destructive evaluation.
• Attending meetings related to bridge and ancillary program development, including but not limited to meetings with internal stakeholders, statewide groups and industry partners, and bi‑weekly staff meetings.

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.

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 valid driver's license and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• 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. 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 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.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Camryn Nauta at [e-mail].