Transportation Engineer 9-12 (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 Michigans 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.

As the next transportation engineer you will be responsible for:

• 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.

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may besubstituted 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.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid drivers license.

• If applicable attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here 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.

If you have questions related to this posting please contact Camryn Nauta at .

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.