Hydraulics Culvert Engineer

Overview

Job Description - Hydraulics Culvert Engineer ).

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulics Culvert Engineer. This position manages the statewide culvert asset inventory and serves as the Department’s authority in culvert design, rehabilitation, and advanced hydraulic modeling and design. For a full job description, contact Morgan Stibi at MStibi.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field (e.g., Construction, Mechanical, Petroleum, Mining or Environmental Engineering)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) with the ability to obtain a MT PE license within 6 months
• Minimum 4 years of progressive civil engineering experience
• Minimum of 2 years of hydraulic engineering experience

• Knowledge of principles of civil engineering, hydrology, hydraulics, fluvial geomorphology, and river mechanics
• Knowledge of methods and practices of road and culvert construction
• Ability to manage, organize, and categorize multiple engineering reports, recommendations, and designs
• Skill in the use of standard and specialized hydraulic engineering software applications and modeling techniques
• Skill with data management and database systems, especially within GIS software
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and form objective solutions to complex hydraulic engineering issues
• Ability to exercise sound engineering judgment when developing and implementing solutions
• Written and verbal communications skills for development of technical engineering reports, specifications and other technical information

• A Cover Letter no more than two pages in length describing your hydraulic engineering experience and how your knowledge, skills and competencies would make you the successful candidate

• Driver's record will be verified. Successful applicants must sign a release form to obtain 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.
• The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance may call the People Operations Bureau at .
• 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. 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.

Posting and application details:
This position is open until closed. Posting Date:
Feb 12, 2026. Closing Date:
Feb 28, 2026.

$44.01 per hour

Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

1

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 10% of the Time

Helena

Agency:
Department of Transportation

Union: 000 - None

Feb 12, 2026, 10:32:11 PM

Contact Name:
Morgan Stibi | Contact Email: mstibi | Contact Phone:

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