Electrical Inspector- Buildings, Safety Engineering & Environmental Department
City of Detroit
Posted: January 13, 2026 (2 days ago)
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State of Michigan
Transportation
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$47.12 - $68.17
per hour
Type
Full Time
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This job involves leading a team that designs, builds, and maintains various support structures like walls, signs, and lighting for Michigan's transportation infrastructure, while managing a consultant contract to ensure everything aligns with state goals.
It's a managerial role focused on safety, innovation, and efficient preservation of these assets across the state.
A good fit would be an experienced civil engineer with strong leadership skills who enjoys overseeing complex projects in a public sector environment.

For additional information, please see the links below:
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.
To 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.
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
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.
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