Civil Engineering Specialist

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for Civil Engineering Specialists in Glendive, Miles City, Glasgow, and Wolf Point! Positions in the assigned district are responsible for conducting engineering and analysis, administering Federal aid and non-Federal aid construction contracts, overseeing active construction operations, reviewing construction plans and specifications for design intent and constructability, coordinating and performing surveying procedures, serving as lead worker, and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

The incumbent will often determine the best solution based on contract plans, specifications, engineering principles, acquired knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Jordan Ulrich, HR Generalist, at julrich.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• 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

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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 Jordan Ulrich, HR Generalist, at julrich.

• The required knowledge and skills are acquired through a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.

• Prior work experience is not required for entry level.

• 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).

• This position also requires 2 to 4 years of 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.

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.

• 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.
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