Transportation Engineer 9-12 (Bridge Program Engineer) - Grand Region

Davenport University
Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Posted on Jul 29, 2026

Job Description


This position functions as a Transportation Engineer for Programming Bridge Projects, Bridge Program Development, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) and bridge inspection needs. The position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the region wide strategy for preserving and improving the region wide bridge network. In general, the position responsibilities include bridge project estimating, bridge design (by monitoring Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) contract designs), assistance in the annual call for projects, strategic planning, bridge design plan review, bridge plan (project) QA/QC, bridge scoping, field inspection, network monitoring, and data administration.

The duties of this position require the incumbent to operate a vehicle and/or vehicle trailer combination (e.g., aerial lift truck and 3/4 ton pickup with boat trailer) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of between 10,001 and 26,000 pounds when performing hands-on inspection of beam ends, deck bottom, etc. and when performing inspections on bridges over water.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate at the entry (9) level through the maximum rate at the advanced (12) 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:

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

Transportation Engineer 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Transportation Engineer 10
One year of professional engineering experience involved in transportation systems and programs equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 9.

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

Alternate Education and Experience

Transportation Engineer 9 - 12

Possession of a registered professional engineer license as required by the State of Michigan may be substituted for 6 months of experience at the Transportation Engineer 9-12 levels. This substitution may only be used once for any employee for qualification of appointment or early reclassification.

Additional Requirements and Information

To be considered for this position you must:

  • Transportation Engineer 9-P11, 12: Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment in the position.
  • Transportation Engineer 12: Possess status as a Qualified Team Leader which includes:
    • Successful completion of NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
    • Successful completion of 18 hours of approved bridge inspection recurrent training over the last 5 years.
    • Successful completion of the Field Proficiency Exam in the last 2 years.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TransportationEngineer.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 nautac@michigan.gov.

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.

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