Transportation Engineer -P11​/Licensed ; Bridge Inspection - North Region

Job Description

Responsible for field investigations of bridges within the Region, assists other Regions as needed to ensure safety and reliability of MDOT trunkline bridges. Responds to emergencies, provides technical assistance on repairs, recommends maintenance priorities, and participates in bridge replacement and preservation programs. Makes independent field judgments on critical conditions, causes of deterioration, and emergency repairs. Assists with bridge scoping, estimating, field verification for the Statewide Bridge Load Rating group, strategy development, and the annual Call for Projects.

Requires a valid driver’s license.

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.

• Transportation Engineer 9-P11 position description
• Transportation Engineer Licensed 12 position description
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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 Licensed 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 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.

This position will be located at one of the following locations:

• North Region Office (1088 E M52 Gaylord, MI 49735)
• Alpena TSC (1540 Airport Rd Alpena, MI 49707)
• Traverse City TSC (2084 US 31 Traverse City, MI 49686)

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

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their appointment. 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 applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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