Civil Engineer Specialist - Design

Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a civil engineering specialist. This position in the Road Design Section is responsible for complex road design, construction cost estimating, scheduling, and preparation of construction contract plans and proposals. Incumbents work closely with Design Project Managers in all areas of duties assigned including collaboration, mentoring, and providing technical road design support to other project team members and Engineering Division staff. Incumbents have the skill and discipline to work independently, under the supervision and direction of a Design Project Manager. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Glendive is the primary location. Miles City, Wolf Point and Glasgow locations will be considered.

For a full job description, please contact Joyce Ayre at jayre@mt.gov

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Benefits apply on first day of employment

• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

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For information on the Montana Department of Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Entry Level - ($29.54)

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

• No prior engineering experience required

Mid Level - ($30.81)

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum of 6 months - 2 years of related work experience.

Top Level - ($35.68)

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

• Minimum of 2-4 years related work experience and

• Engineering Intern certification or is a licensed Professional Engineer.

Education and experience will determine salary for level placement. Alternative qualifications may be considered: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Additional Information

• A valid driver's license is required. Driver's record will be verified.

• Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054

• To be considered for this position, you must submit your online application with all required attachments before midnight on the closing date.

• If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR Generalist, Joyce Ayre at jayre@mt.gov

• A valid Montana Driver's License is required.

• This position belongs to the MFPE bargaining unit. The successful candidate will receive more information about the union and the option to join the union during the onboarding process.

• Applicants will be reviewed weekly.