Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulics Term Contract Engineer . This position is the Term Contract Engineer for the Hydraulics Section. The Term Contract Engineer is responsible for coordinating and administering statewide consultant term contracts for hydraulic design studies relating to bridge replacement and highway reconstruction projects statewide. The position reports to the Hydraulics Operations Engineer and does not directly supervise other agency personnel.

For a full job description, please contact Tiffany Thornton at tithornton@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
  
  

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 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.
• This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering, with at least two of those years in hydraulics engineering.
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.
  
  

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of the theories, concepts, and principles of civil engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, fluvial geomorphology, river mechanics, and urban storm water and drainage systems.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices of road and bridge construction and related policies, methods, procedures, specifications, and standards and regulations; environmental and geotechnical aspects of construction projects; contract administration; advanced research methods and techniques; and applicable state, federal, local/county, AASHTO, and FHWA requirements and standards.

• Skill in project management; analyzing and evaluating engineering designs; and specialized analytical methods and techniques.
• Skill in the use of standard and specialized software applications, computer modeling techniques, analyzing and interpreting statistical information, and written and verbal communications, especially technical communications required for development of engineering reports, specifications, and other technical information.
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and form professional objective solutions to complex hydraulic engineering issues, water law, local and regional government objectives, Department construction and maintenance requirements, and other interests; plan, organize, and direct engineering activities.
• Ability in exercising sound engineering judgement when developing and implementing solutions to engineering problems, especially those involving natural phenomena (e.g., hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, etc.); and present and defend new or unprecedented ideas, procedures, and technologies.
• Ability to negotiate and/or mediate disputes arising from contract, adjustments, flood plain permitting, city/county agreements, landowner disputes, etc.
  
  

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.

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.