Transportation Engineer ; Structures Testing Engineer - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

Are you looking for an opportunity to build specialized engineering skills while working on transportation structures across Michigan?

This position with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) offers a unique blend of field and office work, providing opportunities to work with innovative technologies and gain hands‑on experience investigating, monitoring, testing and evaluating bridges, culverts and ancillary structures. You will collaborate with experienced engineering professionals and contribute to projects that support the safety and reliability of Michigan's transportation infrastructure.

Success in this role requires curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn. Prior bridge or structures experience is not required. Whether you are a recent graduate or an engineer looking to expand your expertise into a new area, you will receive training, mentorship and opportunities for professional growth as you develop specialized knowledge and technical skills.

If you enjoy problem‑solving, working both independently and as part of a team, and applying engineering principles in real‑world settings, this position offers an opportunity to build a rewarding career while helping shape the future of transportation infrastructure through innovation, technology and engineering excellence.

• Performing testing of low/moderate risk bridges and ancillary assets supported by research and investigations to develop testing plans and recommend appropriate actions, ensuring the safety and integrity of the structure.
• Providing statewide support and engineering assistance to the asset owners (MDOT region offices/specialty areas) for investigation, monitoring, testing and evaluation of bridges, culverts and ancillary structures.
• Performing short‑ and long‑term monitoring of bridges, culverts and ancillary structures, including but not limited to tilt monitoring, strain measuring and scour.
• Reviewing testing data collected by others (researchers, consultants, in‑house technicians) and in coordination with senior staff and management, making recommendations based on findings.
• Compiling and providing structure field inspection information for others to be used in the preparation of structure repair detailed engineering drawings.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The 'Salary' listed above is a range that reflects 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.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer 9‑P11 Position Description
• Transportation Engineer 12 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.

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Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

• Transportation Engineer 9:
  No specific type or amount 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 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.
• 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 P11.
• 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.

• Possess a valid driver’s license.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts…