Civil Engineer IV - Road Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Civil Engineer IV in Road Design. This position is responsible for complex road design, construction cost estimating, scheduling, and preparation of construction contract plans and proposals. Incumbents work closely with Design Project Managers or District Projects Engineers in all areas of duties assigned including collaboration, mentoring and providing technical road design support to other project team members and Engineering Division staff. Incumbents have the skill and discipline to work independently, under the supervision and direction of a Design Project Manager or District Projects Engineer. This position may be located in Missoula or Kalispell.

For a full job description, please contact Sadie Hansen at shansen@mt.gov .

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 for Public 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 Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Application Materials

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• 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.

Required Education And Experience

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in progressively responsible roadway design engineering.
  
  

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: EIT or proof of passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam is required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and application of MDT and MDT Engineering Division policies, guidance, practices, and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices of roadway design engineering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the professional disciplines within MDT including the ability to interpret, consolidate and coordinate data provided by others, whether at MDT, other state agencies, other federal agencies, consultants, private citizens and/or local officials.
• Ability to interpret AASHTO, federal and state, and other resource guidelines.
• Ability to communicate to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to exercise sound engineering judgement when developing solutions to complex engineering problems, including those involving contextually sensitive issues
  
  

Other Information

• This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE 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.