Professional Engineer - Bridge Design
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Required Education and Experience:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis steel design and reinforced concrete design or a related field. - This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in structural analysis steel design and reinforced concrete design.
- Certifications licensure or other credentials include: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Individuals with a valid PE registration in another State that is eligible to obtain Montana PE registration through Comity within 6 months of hire will also be considered.
- Alternative qualifications include: Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
This position requires a thorough knowledge of the theory principles methods and techniques of Civil Engineering and the associated mathematics and physical sciences especially the methods and practices of bridge structural design. This position must be familiar with AASHTO Design Specifications and standards Bridge design standards and policies industry guidelines and practices and bridge and road construction methods. - The employee must have demonstrated skills at performing engineering analyses; and applying engineering concepts techniques and procedures to a variety of situations and circumstances. The incumbent must be skilled at evaluating structural calculations and contract documents for clarity accuracy completeness and constructability; and identifying construction and design conflicts. This position requires skill at applying engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards. Skilled at preparing calculations reports and other documentation necessary to complete a design project. This position requires skill in the use of office engineering instruments including computers and hand held calculators. Effective written and verbal communication skills are also necessary for preparing plans and sharing information with designers engineers non-technical personnel and the public.
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:
House Bill 13 passed by the 2025 State Legislature increased state employee base pay for by $1.00 per hour or 2.5% whichever is greater beginning July 1 2025. The advertised pay rate includes this increase.
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 injury-free 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 E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
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.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting aProfessional Engineer in Bridge Design. This position is professional structural design engineer. The Engineer is assigned final design work design review work and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis and is responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer. The Engineer also is assigned preliminary design work. The preliminary design work may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected. Since bridge design work affects the safety of the public State law requires that the design work be done with a licensed professional engineer in responsible charge of the work. The Engineer in this position has gained the necessary judgment skills and abilities through education and experience to be in responsible charge of the engineering work. The Engineer is fully competent in all conventional aspects of bridge design and has developed a minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design and requirements of preliminary design.
For a full job description please contact Sadie Hansen 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 low-cost 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 forPublic 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: Experience:
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