Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Structures Testing Engineer) - Bureau of Bridges & Structures

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Michigan's 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.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Possess a valid driver's license.
If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior bridge or structures experience is not required.

Responsibilities

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.