Transportation Engineer ; Bridge Inspection Engineer; Southwest Region

This position is part of the Region Bridge Unit and works with other Transportation Engineers and Transportation Maintenance Workers (TMWs) 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), and work with the region design unit. This position is required to respond to emergencies.

This position is required to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination (e.g., aerial lift truck and ¾-ton pickup with boat trailer) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds to perform bridge safety inspection duties.

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license to perform bridge safety inspections and other field reviews.

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.

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, visit www.mi.gov/employee benefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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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

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 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 P11.

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 mayonly be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

• Transportation Engineer 9-P11
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Possess a valid Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application (reference 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.
• Transportation Engineer 12
  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • Possess a valid Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification.
  • Possess status as a…