Civil Engineering Specialist - Bridge Design

Required Education and Experience:

(All levels require a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Technology or a closely related field of study. Related degrees may include Environmental Engineering Geologic/Geotechnical Engineering Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Science)

Entry Level Civil Engineering Specialist Level 1 ($32.04)

Prior work experience is not required for entry level.

Mid-Level Civil Engineering Specialist Level 2 ($33.31)

This position also requires a minimum of 6 months to 2 years of engineering or directly related work experience.

Certifications licensure or other credentials include: Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE).

Top Level Civil Engineering Specialist Level 3 ($38.36)

This position also requires a minimum of 2 years to 4 years of engineering or directly related work experience.

Certifications licensure or other credentials include: Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE) Engineering Intern Certification (EIT) or licensed Professional Engineer.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

This position requires advanced 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 Bureau 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 judgement 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.

Other Information

• Drivers record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicants permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201 State Vehicle Use and MDT Policy #6.03.001 State Vehicle Use Policy are conditions of employment.

• This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant the non-bargaining 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 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.