Field Project Technician

Overview

Field Project Technician positions with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Kalispell support inspection, sampling, and testing to verify construction features and materials meet standard specifications, department requirements, and contract agreements. The role may include staking and surveying work and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Engineering Project Manager and is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

• Coordinate and conduct inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify compliance with specifications and contract requirements.
• Coordinate staking and surveying activities as part of project execution.
• Assist in documenting field observations, data collection, and reporting to project management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

All levels require a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry, or trigonometry.

• L1 – Position requires no engineering technician related experience.
• L2 – Position requires one year of engineering technician related experience.
• Field Project Technician III – $27.09:
  Position requires two years of experience in highway construction or a related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering).
• Junior Engineering Coordinator – $31.49:
  Position requires three years of experience in highway construction or a related field.

Alternative qualifications include any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications, including a four-year Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technician degree (C.E.T.).

• Knowledge of project inspection and testing procedures, site features and materials, construction engineering principles, sampling and laboratory testing procedures, and relevant standards and specifications (AASHTO, FHWA, ASTM).
• Knowledge of surveying and highway construction methods, documentation techniques, design and construction criteria, material properties, and site-specific factors (soils, temperature, weather, gradations, stability, etc.).
• Skill in reviewing and applying design plans, acquiring field data, creating field notes, interpreting site conditions, and communicating with contractors, landowners, and MDT staff.
• Skill in operating specialized sampling and testing equipment and standard office equipment used to calculate and record data.

• Driver’s record will be verified; applicants may be asked to sign a release to obtain driving records. Compliance with State Vehicle Use policies is a condition of employment.
• Posting is in accordance with the MFPE bargaining unit agreement. Preference is given to bargaining unit applicants.
• MDT is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are encouraged; accommodations for the application process are available upon request.
• MDT is committed to workplace safety and continuous improvement of safety programs.

• Culture of public service and work/life balance;
  Montana Health Centers for state employees and families.
• State Retirement plan and deferred compensation options.
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for time over 40 hours in a workweek; benefits commence on the first day of employment.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the selected candidate.

Salary range: 23.46 – 31.49 hourly. Number of openings:
1. Employee status:
Regular.

Schedule:

Full-time. Job type:
Standard. Shift: Day. Travel:
Yes, up to 75%.

Primary

Location:

Kalispell. Agency:
Department of Transportation. Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees. Posting date:
Jul 16, 2026. Closing date:
Jul 31, 2026.

Required:

Resume. Contact:
Lauren Grayson | lgrayson | .

The State of Montana provides reasonable accommodations in the application process. Montana government does not discriminate based on protected statuses. For more information, visit the E-Verify program when applicable.