Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 (Railroad Infrastructure Engineering Spl.) - Rail

Are you ready to take the helm of 665 miles of state-owned railway? The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is searching for the next talented professional to oversee the inspection, design, maintenance and construction of Michigans state-owned rail bridges and culverts. If you have a passion for infrastructure and thrive in a role that blends engineering precision with decision-making and collaboration, this opportunity is calling your name!

What Youll Be Doing:

• Evaluating the annual railroad bridge inspection reports and load rating analyses .
• Ensuring the MDOT Railroad Bridge Management Plan complies with federal regulations and safety standards.
• Developing scopes of work and estimating budgets for key rail projects.
• Coordinating across MDOT regions, local governments, consultants and railroad personnel to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions.

Why You Should Apply:

• Shape the future of Michigans rail network and ensure the safety of passengers and freight alike.

• Be the go-to professional in railroad engineering, inspection and infrastructure improvement.

• Solve complex challenges in bridge design, track maintenance, right-of-way permits and rail construction.

• Work with industry leaders, engineers and government officials in a fast-paced, rewarding role.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• 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.

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.

To be considered for this position you must:

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

• 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: style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">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.

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