Civil Engineering Specialist Road Design

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Entry Level Civil Engineering Specialist 1

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.

Prior work experience is not required for entry level.

Mid-Level Civil Engineering Specialist 2

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 also requires 6 months to 2 years of related work experience.

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

Top Level Civil Engineering Specialist 3

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 also requires 2 to 4 years 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 (Behaviors):

• Develops sufficient engineering knowledge skill and judgment in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering review testing inspection and documentation tasks in the assigned area. Although the knowledge acquired is in a specific work area that knowledge and competence should reasonably transfer to other work areas at the same level.

• Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles and construction methods processes and procedures computer-assisted drafting and survey software and engineering techniques are required for projects of moderate complexity.

• A journey level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding engineering and construction is also required.

• Skills in effective oral and written communication to assist with client customer or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignment or meetings.

Required Application Materials:

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

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.

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.

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.

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in our Highways Design staff participate in assembling road plans packages which are a major part of the development of all highway projects in the Department of Transportation. Creating road plans packages entails proposals and evaluations of alternates computations of geometric data estimation of plan quantities creation of design models assembly of plan sheets incorporation of recommendations from other technical specialists and composition of specifications needed to build highways on the Secondary Primary and Interstate Highway systems of the State of Montana.

Positions in the assigned bureau or district are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis administer contracts oversee projects and project design and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

This position is part of a career ladder.

For a full job description please contact Morgan Stibi at

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: