About The Position

The Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BOBS) serves as the statewide structural authority for Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)-owned ancillary structures. This position is a first-line professional manager overseeing the Ancillary Structures Management Unit and the Department’s ancillary structures program. Ancillary structures include retaining walls, sound walls, cantilever and truss signs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) structures, lighting towers, non-frangible and frangible lights, strain poles, mast arms, culverts, and wood poles. The position manages an innovative contract for a Program Manager Consultant (PMC) to support the broad scope of ancillary structure management. It applies engineering judgment to guide unit staff and the PMC in alignment with the Department’s strategic direction and BOBS vision and values, with a focus on the Request for Action (RFA) Program. It also coordinates engineering support for structural maintenance or repairs to address Bridge RFAs and support MDOT’s dedication to safety.

Requirements

  • Possess a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
  • Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
  • Have five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.
  • If applicable, attach official college transcripts and/or a foreign degree evaluation with the application.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the Ancillary Structures Management Unit and the Department’s ancillary structures program.
  • Serve as project manager for the Program Manager Consultant (PMC) contract.
  • Use engineering judgment to guide unit staff and the PMC in alignment with the Department’s strategic direction and BOBS vision and values.
  • Focus program activity on the Request for Action (RFA) Program.
  • Coordinate engineering support for structural maintenance or repairs to address Bridge RFAs.

Benefits

  • Employee benefits information is available through the State of Michigan employee benefits and retirement savings links.
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