Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Bridge Inspection Engineer) - Southwest Region

State of Michigan • Portage, MI

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About The Position

This position is part of the Southwest Region Bridge Unit and works with other Transportation Engineers and Transportation Maintenance Workers to inspect in-service bridges and culverts, including routine safety inspections and detailed inspections conducted with Bridge Unit Engineers or management. The role prepares inspection reports, participates in bridge scoping and the Call for Projects process, and works with the region design unit. The position is required to respond to emergencies and to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight rating between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds for bridge safety inspection duties. A valid driver’s license is required for bridge safety inspections and other field reviews.

The posted salary range covers the minimum rate at the Transportation Engineer 9 level through the maximum rate at the Transportation Engineer 12 level. Candidates are reviewed for the level they qualify for based on education and experience. Remote work and alternate work schedules may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits. This is a test-designated position; the selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment testing and physical examinations, as applicable, and random drug and alcohol testing during employment. Criminal and driving records may also be checked.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering; applicants who will obtain a bachelor’s degree by December 31, 2026 may be considered.
• Transportation Engineer 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Transportation Engineer 10: One year of professional engineering experience involving transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.
• Transportation Engineer P11: Two years of professional engineering experience involving 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 involving transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a valid Medical Examiners Certificate for Commercial Driver Medical Certification.
• Transportation Engineer 12 applicants must have Qualified Team Leader status, including successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training within the last five years, and a Field Proficiency Exam within the last two years.
• Applicants with foreign degrees must have academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.
• The selected candidate may be required to pass a pre-employment or pre-appointment drug test and physical, if applicable, and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing while employed. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections of in-service bridges and culverts in the field.
• Conduct detailed inspections in conjunction with Bridge Unit Engineers or management.
• Prepare bridge inspection reports.
• Participate in bridge scoping and the Call for Projects process.
• Work with the region design unit.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a GVWR between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds to perform bridge safety inspection duties.
• Perform other field reviews.

Benefits

• The posting directs applicants to the State of Michigan employee benefits and retirement-plan websites for benefits information; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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