Transportation Eng Lic Spl 14 (Request For Action Structural Spl) Bureau Of Bridges & Structures

In the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BOBs), our success is powered by our devotion to innovation and providing leading-edge services and solutions. Our culture is what makes our bureau a rewarding place to work.

We strive to promote and encourage our employees' best qualities, which cultivates a positive and diverse team. As a bureau, we pursue avenues that lead to increased safety and efficiency in Michigan's highway programs on behalf of our co-workers, friends and families, driven by our celebration of successes and strides made in the workplace. BOBs is seeking a transportation engineer licensed specialist 3 (request for action structural specialist) who can embrace the challenges of meeting our goals and exceeding the standards!

As the next BOBs transportation engineer licensed specialist 3 (request for action structural specialist), you'll provide impactful leadership and oversight for a variety of maintenance, renovation and construction projects for MDOT's infrastructure. Your expertise in project management, coordination and attention to detail will directly contribute to enhancing Michigan's transportation system operations and the team's success.

You will have the opportunity to work on Michigan's moveable bridges and different locations around the state. You'll also have the chance to work with a team that appreciates your dedication to resolving technical challenges efficiently, along with working on cutting-edge advancements in Michigan's transportation system.

At MDOT, we believe in investing in our team members' growth. You'll have access to continuous learning opportunities, professional development resources and the chance to expand your skill set in a supportive and stimulating environment. So, take the next step in your career and go the extra mile with MDOT.

As the next transportation engineer licensed specialist 3, you would be responsible for:

• Managing, coordinating, designing, and prioritizing Tier 2 and 3 requests for action (RFAs) submitted by others (e.g., bridge inspectors throughout the state, region bridge engineers and consultants).

• Participating in RFA committee meetings by providing technical assistance and expertise on new RFAs, following up on current Tier 2 and Tier 3 RFAs, and sharing best practices and lessons learned relative to the RFA program.

• Helping with the RFA and Bridge Priority Preservation Call for Projects by reviewing submittals for work addressing Tier 2 and 3 RFAs and offering recommendations on prioritization based on available funding and validating proposed scope of work.

• Coordinating with the Statewide Structural Repair Crew supervisors and assign, approve and review work as necessary.

• Serving as the backup resource when the emergency structural response specialist is not available, providing support to MDOT region offices and Transportation Service Centers (TSCs) following high-load hits and other structural damage due to vehicular/load impact.

Begin your journey with MDOT today!

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 14 Position Details

• 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.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

Possession of a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including three years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11, two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12, or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineering Licensed Specialist 13 or Transportation Engineering Specialist 13.

Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.

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 entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist.pdf

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.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Kelsea Cole at ColeK10@michigan.gov.