Highways Design Engineer
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Job Location:
Helena, MT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 for a Highways Design Engineer. This position is responsible for the administration management and coordination of all work within the Road Design and MSU Design Sections. This position reports to the Highways Engineer and is responsible for the management of approximately 40 FTE. Duties include highway program development oversight of engineering projects administration and management of bureau term-consultant contracts and administration of Bureau resources. Duties also involve the creation review and revision of engineering policies standards and practices. This position bears professional engineering responsibility for all plans prepared by the Highways Bureau and the District Road design staffs in the absence of the Highways Engineer.
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
- 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:
- 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 requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in highway related engineering.
- This position requires a minimum of 4 years of supervision or team lead experience.
- Certifications licensure or other credentials include: A Montana Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Alternative qualifications include: A Masters degree in an engineering field may substitute for 1. year of work-related experience.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the theory principles methods and techniques of civil engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences.
- Knowledge of methods and practices of the appropriate specialty such as planning design construction materials; the engineering policy methods and procedures of the Department of Transportation and applicable regulations standards and specifications.
- Considerable knowledge of the practices and regulations of personnel management and supervision administrative and management concepts and practices and budget development.
- Ability to plan organize and direct multiple engineering activities manage and supervise a staff of professional technical and support personnel in varied engineering disciplines.
- Ability to apply analysis and professional judgment in complex situations to arrive at solutions and make appropriate choices among options and alternatives.
- Ability to evaluate resources and assess risks to achieve Departmental goals.
Required Application Materials:
- 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:
- Alternative work locations at District/Division offices may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- 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.
Required Experience:
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