Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer
Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer
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Job Description
Required Education and Experience:
- The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering with at least two of those years in hydraulics engineering.
- Certifications licensure or other credentials include: Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of the theories concepts and principles of civil engineering hydrology hydraulics fluvial geomorphology river mechanics and urban storm water and drainage systems.
- Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices of road and bridge construction and related policies methods procedures specifications and standards and regulations; environmental and geotechnical aspects of construction projects; contract administration; advanced research methods and techniques; and applicable state federal local/county AASHTO and FHWA requirements and standards.
- Skill in project management; analyzing and evaluating engineering designs; and specialized analytical methods and techniques.
- Skill in the use of standard and specialized software applications computer modeling techniques analyzing and interpreting statistical information and written and verbal communications especially technical communications required for development of engineering reports specifications and other technical information.
- Ability to investigate analyze and form professional objective solutions to complex hydraulic engineering issues water law local and regional government objectives Department construction and maintenance requirements and other interests; plan organize and direct engineering activities.
- Ability in exercising sound engineering judgement when developing and implementing solutions to engineering problems especially those involving natural phenomena (e.g. hydrology fluvial geomorphology etc.; and present and defend new or unprecedented ideas procedures and technologies.
- Ability to negotiate and/or mediate disputes arising from contract adjustments flood plain permitting city/county agreements landowner disputes etc.
Required Application Materials:
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as Relevant.
If you need an accommodation with the application process please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information
This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Nonbargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the nonbargaining unit applicants may be considered. However bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
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.
The 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 injuryfree workplace.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in EVerify and is unable to hire F1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer. This position is the Term Contract Engineer for the Hydraulics Section. The Term Contract Engineer is responsible for coordinating and administering statewide consultant term contracts for hydraulic design studies relating to bridge replacement and highway reconstruction projects statewide. The position reports to the Hydraulics Operations Engineer and does not directly supervise other agency personnel.
For a full job description please contact Angela Murolo at
Benefits of working for MDT 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
- Access to Montana Health Centers lowcost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Contract
