Civil Engineering Specialist

Overview

Job Description - Civil Engineering Specialist ). The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in the Great Falls District. Positions in the 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.

Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment.

• Conduct engineering analysis and review construction plans and specifications for design intent and constructability.
• Administer Federal aid and non-Federal aid construction contracts; oversee active construction operations.
• Coordinate and perform surveying procedures.
• Serve as lead worker and perform a variety of other assigned duties.
• Determine best solutions based on contract plans, specifications, engineering principles, knowledge, and skills.
• Apply sound professional and engineering judgment to completed work.

• Entry Level – Civil Engineering Specialist 1:
  Typically requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field. Prior work experience is not required for entry level.
• Mid-Level – Civil Engineering Specialist 2:
  Typically requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, and 6 months to 2 years of related work experience. Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: proof of passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam (FE).
• Top Level – Civil Engineering Specialist 3:
  Typically requires education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, and 2 to 4 years of related work experience. Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: FE, Engineering Intern Certification (EIT), or licensed Professional Engineer.

• Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill, and judgment to perform routine engineering, review, testing, inspection, and documentation tasks in the assigned area.
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices, construction methods, processes and procedures, computer-assisted drafting and survey software, and engineering techniques for projects of moderate complexity.
• Journey-level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding engineering and construction.
• Effective oral and written communication to assist with client, customer, or official contacts and meetings.

• 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.

• Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form to authorize the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment (if applicable).
• This position is 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, non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Sponsorship for work authorization is generally 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.
• Applicant Pool Statement:
  The same applicant pool may be used for another department vacancy within six months. Training Assignment:
  This agency may use a…