Required Education and Experience:
A bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis steel design and reinforced concrete design.
Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Incumbents with PE registration in another State that are eligible for PE registration in Montana through Comity will be considered.
Proof of successful completion (minimum 70% passing score) of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive NBIS bridge inspection training course and certification as an NBIS Team Leader or successful course completion and certification within 6 months of hire.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Required Application Materials:
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
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.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating QA Engineer. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that provides statewide technical lead for bridge load rating overweight vehicle permitting and bridge condition inspection. The position is an expert in load rating and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders trusses timber prestressed concrete or others. This position also administers MDTs Load Rating Quality Assurance (QA) to meet NBIS requirements coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program. This position collaborates closely with the Bridge Inspection QA Engineer to meet program objectives. The Load Rating QA Engineer travels statewide approximately 15% of the time to work with bridge inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs and reports to the Bridge Load Rating Program Manager.
For a full job description please contact Elisa Schock at
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
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