Transportation Engineer ; Bridge Inspector - Metro Region

Job Title

Transportation Engineer

This position is part of the Region Bridge Unit and works with other Transportation Engineers and Transportation Maintenance Workers to conduct field inspections of in-service (routine safety inspections) bridges and culverts, detailed inspections in conjunction with Bridge Unit Engineers/Management, prepare inspection reports, participate in bridge scoping, Call for Projects (CFP), Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA), and Bridge Network Asset Management.

This position is required to respond to emergencies.

DART – This position is considered safety sensitive due to the heights reached by this position when performing bridge inspections and is Drug and Alcohol Random Tested (DART) designated.

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform bridge inspections.

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 (Download PDF reader)
• Transportation Engineer 12 position description (Download PDF reader)
• 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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Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

We may consider applicants that will be obtaining a bachelor's degree by December 31, 2026.

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12 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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Transportation Engineer 9-P11
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
• Transportation Engineer 12
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Possess status as a Qualified Team Leader (QTL). QTL status includes:
  • Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
  • Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last 5 years.
  • Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last 2 years.

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.

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

This position is a Test-Designated Position. The selected candidate may be required to submit to and pass a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test and physical (if applicable) and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed in this position. 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…