Bridge Unit Design Engineer - Transportation Engineer 9-P11/12
Are you interested in learning how to design bridges and structures across the entire state for MDOT? Our team is responsible for preparing the design to construct and/or rehabilitate a variety of bridge types on MDOT roadways.
As a design engineer, you will work with a team of project managers, technicians, and other design engineers to compile engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for construction projects all around the state. You will have the opportunity to see our work become reality and aid in construction questions and submittals as the project is built.
As the next Bridge Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Field visits and inspection of bridges throughout the state of Michigan to verify scope of work and project cost.
- Utilizing spreadsheets and other programs to calculate and organize project quantities to be placed on bridge contract plans.
- Designing and preparing preliminary details for bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects to be utilized by a CAD technician to prepare detailed drawings for bridges.
- Preparing complete design and checking final plan details for contract plans for bridges.
- Participating in project meetings and discussing/making recommendations regarding design details and constructability of bridge rehabilitation/reconstruction projects.
- Conducting final QA/QC for the plans and proposal material for bridge contracts.
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 12 Position Details (Download PDF reader)
- Transportation Engineer 9-P11 Position Details (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.
The State of Michigan offers more than just a paycheck. The state’s comprehensive benefits package also includes:
- Health, mental health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurances
- Paid holidays and personal and sick leave
- Retirement benefits
Depending on your elected benefits, the value of insurance and retirement benefits can exceed 50% of your base salary. And generous holiday and leave policies can provide peace of mind and paid time off when you need it. Forbes has ranked the State of Michigan in the Top 10 of America’s Best Employers For New Grads and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can give the flexibility you need for daily life.
For more information on these and other benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering OR will obtain by May 31, 2023.
Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
To be considered for this position you must:
- 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.
View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineer_13020_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual 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.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole at ColeK10@michigan.gov.