Civil Engineering Specialist – Traffic & Safety

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This position performs professional Traffic Engineering studies in both urban and rural roadway environments. This position identifies traffic control needs for roadways intersection and/or freeway interchanges. This position also provides technical traffic engineering assistance to other offices both in the headquarters and the districts as well as local government and the general public.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description please contact: Morgan Stibi

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

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

For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: Education and Experience:
Entry Level Civil Engineering Specialist level 1:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through 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.
Prior work experience is not required for entry level.

Mid-Level Civil Engineering Specialist level 2:
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.
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:
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.
This position also requires a minimum of 2 years 1 month 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:

• Extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering practices with specific emphasis on traffic engineering operations.
• Knowledge of codes concerning traffic control signage pavement delineation accident analysis statistics dynamics of vehicular motion highway geometrics signal design.
• General knowledge and understanding of the logic behind various types of traffic control intersection layout study techniques for the analysis of problems and needs for existing and future conditions on a facility.
• Considerable knowledge of the functions of traffic control equipment.
• Working knowledge of standards techniques and engineering alternatives outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices AASHTO policies and the Highway Capacity Manual.
• Skills in the use of engineering instruments in the field (Diamond automated speed counters MioVision Cameras) and in the office (hand drafting tools and computers).

• Skill in the use of computer software programs (MicroStation-CADD Microsoft Word Excel Highway Capacity software SIDRA Synchro etc.).

Required Application Materials

• A resume detailing your qualifications and experience.

• 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. 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.