MSU Design Student Trainee – Design Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is currently recruiting student trainees to join our MDT/MSU Design Unit in Bozeman for summer and fall 2026. This is a unique opportunity to learn the road design process including survey geometric design CADD drafting and hydraulics. The flexible work schedule and campus office location allow you to work part-time while attending classes.

Up to four (4) MSU student positions will be filled for the MDT/MSU Design Unit in Bozeman starting May 18 2026. The positions are full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year. Applicants must be available to work full-time during the summer of 2026 and part-time during the Fall 2026 semester. The position will end upon completion of a bachelors degree from MSU.

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

For a full job description please contact Morgan Stibi 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(if applicable to position)

• 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: Education and Experience:

• Must be a current full-time student in good standing at Montana State University-Bozeman.
• Must have 30 credit hours completed in the MSU Civil Engineering Construction Engineering Technology or Environmental Engineering programs by the end of the Fall 2025 semester.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

• A cover letter detailing your qualifications and work history.

• Unofficial college transcripts

  • We will verify enrollment at MSU. Please attach to application or email .

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.