Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist ; Project Manager - Bridge Design Unit

Position: Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Project Manager) - Bridge Design Unit #5
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, visitwww.mi.gov/employeebenefitsorwww.mi.gov/orsstatedc.  

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  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.

* 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 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.

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