Transportation Engineer ; Bridge Program Engineer - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

This position maintains the non‑National Bridge Inventory (NBI) annual culvert program, including participation in the Department’s Culvert Call for Projects and the Request for Action (RFA) Call for Projects process. The role also supports the bridge portions of the Transportation Asset Management Plan to improve or preserve the condition of the bridge network, manages the Department’s Bridge Emerging Technology program, and provides structural management support.

The Salary listed above reflects a range that covers 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.

Additional resources are provided below:

• Transportation Engineer 9-P11 Position Description
• Transportation Engineer 12 Position Description
• All about MDOT

Remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits.

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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021‑2023 and as a best large U.S. and state employer. It has also been recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement and is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

• Transportation Engineer 9:
  No specific type or amount of experience 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 11.

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may substitute for six 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.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.  for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants with 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.

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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 the 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 nautac.