Transportation Engineer -P11; Ancillary Structures Engineer - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

Transportation Engineer 9-P11 (Ancillary Structures Engineer) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

This position serves as a statewide engineer supporting asset management, inspection, and design activities related to ancillary assets. Duties include preparing and reviewing basic and intermediate level contract plans and specifications (e.g., bid letting plans, proposals, engineering estimates, unique special provisions), asset management documents, manuals and reports, shop drawings, and requests for information for ancillary structures. The role performs data analysis of structure condition information, monitors condition including open requests for action (RFA) and work recommendations, and prepares reports for the Program Manager.

It also participates in field inspection work (initial, routine, and special inspections) following the Michigan Ancillary Structure Inspection Manual (MiASIM) and coordinates asset management workflows between the Bureau of Transportation Planning (Asset Management and Policy Division) and the Bureau of Bridges and Structures Ancillary Structures Unit. A valid driver’s license is required to perform structure field inspections.

The “Salary” listed above reflects a range from the minimum rate at the entry level (9) through the maximum rate at the experienced level (P11). Candidates will be reviewed to determine the level they qualify for based on education and experience.

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

• Education – Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Applicants who will obtain a bachelor’s degree by May 31, 2026, may also be considered.
• Experience –
  • Transportation Engineer 9 – No specific type or amount of experience 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.
• 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.

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• MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
• All newly hired state employees must submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked.
• The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
• Responses using artificial intelligence (AI) software are prohibited in all areas of the selection process.
• For questions related to this posting, contact Camryn Nauta at nautac.

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