Make a difference in the public sector! Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to the safety, quality, and longevity of the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) structural assets in southwest Michigan? We are seeking applicants for an Assistant Region Bridge Engineer for MDOTs Southwest Region. We offer flexibility and a positive work and family life balance while investing in your knowledge and skills to help us achieve the Department’s Mission of providing the highest quality integrated transportation services for economic benefit and improved quality of life.
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This position functions as the Assistant Region Bridge Engineer. As a Qualified Team Leader, position will work directly with the Region Bridge Engineer in the coordination of the bridge program in the Southwest Region and will serve as the region-wide resource is in an advanced role managing bridge-related information in the Southwest Region. The position will be integral in the development of the Annual Bridge Call for Projects; therefore, the responsibilities include providing program and project expertise, bridge inspection, bridge project scoping, field reviews, quality assurance, and quality control to deliver the region bridge program in partnership with the Department’s Bureau of Bridges and Structures, Region, TSCs, and FHWA. The position will respond to emergencies caused by vehicles hitting structures and flooding and provide technical assistance to the region and statewide field personnel regarding repairs. The position will assist the Region Bridge Engineer in the formulation of annual bridge maintenance/repair priorities and oversee the completion of Bridge Request for Actions (RFA). This position is required to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds to perform bridge safety inspection duties.
Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Experience
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.
Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
Additional Requirements and Information
This position is required to operate a motor vehicle or vehicle/trailer combination with a Gross Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds. This requires the ability to possess and maintain a valid Medical Examiners Certificate as a condition of employment.
Living within a 60 minute drive time, at posted speed limits, of the official work station is preferred.
View the entire job specification at:
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/TransportationEngineerLicensedSpecialist_13022_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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. Failure to attach a copy of your foreign degree evaluation may result in you being screened out of the process.
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.
If you have questions related to this posting please contact Kelley Schmitt at schmittk@michigan.gov.
