Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Structures Analysis Project Manager)

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) provides the opportunity to work on unique and structurally significant bridges, culverts and ancillary structures while collaborating with engineering professionals, consultants and industry partners to evaluate structural performance and support informed decision-making. You will work in an environment where technical expertise, independent judgment and strategic thinking are essential to achieving successful outcomes. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment and the ability to assess and manage risk in complex situations. You will be trusted to evaluate technical information, identify practical solutions and provide guidance on challenging structural issues while ensuring quality, consistency and compliance with industry standards and best practices. If you are motivated by applying advanced engineering principles, managing complex projects and delivering innovative solutions that support the safety and reliability of transportation infrastructure, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of structural engineering within MDOT.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
• Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.
• Possess a valid driver's license and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan and must maintain throughout employment in the position.

Responsibilities

• Functioning as the statewide specialist performing testing and evaluation on critical, unique or structurally significant bridges, culverts and ancillary structures.
• Determining and prioritizing specific tasks needed to achieve established unit objectives and goals, ensuring the delivery of actionable, data-driven outcomes that support bridge owners in decision-making and asset management.
• Performing quality control and quality assurance in order to ensure testing and evaluation are completed in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS), Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), and the Michigan Ancillary Structure Inspection Manual (MiASIM).
• Conducting liaison activities with industry representatives or suppliers pertaining to analysis or testing using non-destructive evaluation.
• Attending meetings related to bridge and ancillary program development, including but not limited to meetings with internal stakeholders, statewide groups and industry partners, and bi-weekly staff meetings.

Benefits

• For additional information, please see the links below: Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 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.
• For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level