Salary : $100,942.40 - $146,057.60 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 5901-26-BOBS-37-ASPM-EML14-MD
Department: Transportation
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job DescriptionThe Bureau of Bridges and Structures (BOBS) serves as the statewide structural authority for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) owned ancillary structures tasking the ancillary structure's team with efficient and innovative design, construction, and active preservation of our State of Michigan structural assets throughout the Great Lakes State. This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area and serves as the Department's Program Manager overseeing the Ancillary Structures Management Unit. Ancillary structures include retaining walls, sound walls, cantilever signs, truss signs, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) structures, lighting towers, non-frangible and frangible lights, strain poles, mast arms, culverts, wood poles, and mast arms. This position serves as the project manager of an innovative contract for a Program Manager Consultant (PMC) in order to accomplish the broad scope of ancillary structure management. This position utilizes engineering judgement to guide unit staff and the PMC in alignment with the department's strategic direction and BOBS vision and values, with a focus on the Request for Action (RFA) Program. This position supports MDOT's dedication to safety through coordinating engineering support for structural maintenance or repairs to address Bridge RFAs.
The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position.
Required Education and Experience EducationPossession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering
ExperienceFive 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 InformationTo be considered for this position you must:
- If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. 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 or the
- Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
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The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take
12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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Updated: 2/28/24
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Your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, cover letter, and other attachments. Provide accurate dates of employment and extensive detail of your job duties in your application.Responses to the questions below must match what is on your application and are used for screening purposes.Have you read and understand the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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ENGLMGR - Do you possess a bachelor of science degree or higher in engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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Although not required, do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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ENGLMGR3 - Do you possess at least 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?
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Are you a current or former Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) employee?
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Do you possess a registered professional engineering license from a state other than Michigan and if so, are you willing and able to obtain the appropriate Michigan license? Is so, please attach a copy of the licensure.
- Yes
- No
- I currently possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
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How many years of experience do you have in Structure Design, Structure Construction, Structure Management, Structure Inspection or Scoping? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in the work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, otherwise, your application may be screened out of the hiring process.
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to three years
- Three to five years
- Five or more years
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How many years of experience do you have managing technical and professional staff? If you have this experience, please ensure it is documented in detail in your work experience and/or skills section of your application and/or resume, otherwise, your application may be screened out of the hiring process.
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to three years
- Three to five years
- More than five years
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MDOT - Have you participated in any of the following MDOT Workforce Programs?
- MI Construction Career Days
- MDOT Capstone Internship
- MDOT Internship (Co-Op) Program
- MDOT TRAC Program
- MDOT Veteran Internship Program
- MDOT Youth Development and Mentoring Program
- National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI)
- Transportation Diversity Recruitment Program (TDRP) Internship
- Other
- N/A
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MDOT - Where did you hear about this job? (Check all that apply)
- State of Michigan Website/NEOGOV or Governmentjobs.com
- LinkedIn
- College/University Career Services Office or website
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Indeed
- Career Search Engine (i.e. Monster, Careerbuilder)
- Michigan Works! Agency
- Career Fair
- GovDelivery
- Billboard
- Employee Referral
- Veterans Organization
- Government Jobs
- Diversity Jobs
- recruitics
- ZipRecruiter
- Other
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If applicable, did you attach a copy of your official transcripts/foreign degree evaluation OR appropriate documentation to qualify for the position based on alternate education
