Transportation Engineer 12 / Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Fabrication Technical Engineer)

Posting number: 5901-26-BOBS-29-TE12-TELS13-KC

Department: Transportation

Job classification: Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Transportation

Summary

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The Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BOBS) Structural Fabrication Unit serves as the statewide fabrication authority responsible for implementing the Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) quality assurance program for fabricated and manufactured bridge, culvert, and highway structural products supplied to MDOT projects. This position serves as the recognized resource Fabrication Technical Engineer. Fabricated/manufactured bridge, culvert, and highway structural products consist of steel bridge beam/girders; prestressed concrete bridge girders; bridge bearings (mechanical and high-load multi-rotational); bridge expansion joints (modular bridge expansion and finger joints); bridge railings; steel highway structures (cantilever, truss, dynamic message sign, traffic signal mast arm & pole, and bridge mounted signs); spun concrete poles; culverts; noise walls; mechanically stabilized earth wall panels; and precast concrete bridge element systems.

This position is responsible for reviewing fabricator/manufacturer technical documents (e.g., request for information, nonconformance reports, corrective action request, concrete mix design, standard repair procedures, welding procedure specifications, etc.) and contract documents to verify compliance with statewide and national industry standards related to fabrication and manufacturing. This position also participates in the development of and serves as a technical reviewer of fabrication related special provisions used for MDOT projects. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting with troubleshooting fabrication issues related to materials, fabrication process, or design.

This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform fabrication facility visits and project site reviews.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the advanced (Transportation Engineer 12) level through the maximum rate at the specialist (Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13) level. Based on education and experience, candidates will be reviewed to determine what level they are qualified for.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position description
• Transportation Engineer 12 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.

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.

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Examples of duties

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in a field of engineering.

Experience

Transportation Engineer 12: Three years of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11.

Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13: 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.

Supplemental information

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver's license.

• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State ofMichigan (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 MDOT-OHR@michigan.gov.