Job Description
Job Description
This posting is intended to fill two Bridge Design Unit Leader positions within the Structure Design Section.
This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and is responsible for the supervision, administration, and professional development of a bridge design unit comprised of engineers and technicians. The Bridge Design Unit Leader is responsible for quality assurance/quality control, design and preparation of contract plans and specifications for highway bridges, railroad bridges, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, and other related structures. This position also completes tasks in support of Section, Bureau, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) objectives as assigned. Registration as Professional Engineer is required for this position. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews of project sites.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position. For additional information, please see the links below:
- Bridge Design Unit Leader Position Description (Download PDF reader)
- 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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering
Experience
Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.
Additional Requirements and Information
To be considered for this position you must:
- Possess a valid driver's license is required and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
- Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan and must maintain throughout employment in the position.
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.Click here fortheState ofMichigan (SOM) definition ofanOfficial 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 orthe Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
View job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EngineerManagerLicensed.pdf (Download PDF reader)
MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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 Camryn Nauta at [email protected].Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.