Civil Engineering Specialist - Hydraulics

Job Description
- Civil Engineering Specialist
- Hydraulics )

Position Title:

Civil Engineering Specialist – Hydraulics – )

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulic Civil Engineering Specialist. The Hydraulic Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for the development of alternatives and innovative approaches to complex hydraulic problems for multiple projects in various stages of development and ensuring that hydraulic activities are completed on schedule. This involves advanced engineering design and analysis, documentation of results, and communication and coordination with various department work units.

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

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (if applicable to position)
• 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field of study.
• Prior work experience is not required for entry level.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a closely related field of study.
• 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).

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or a closely related field of study.
• This position also requires 2 to 4 years 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

• Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill, and judgment to perform the routine engineering, review, testing, inspection, and documentation tasks in the assigned area.
• Requires skill in the use of standard and specialized software applications, computer modeling techniques, analyzing and interpreting statistical information, and written and verbal communications.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication to assist with client, customer, or official contracts and communication pertaining to specific assignment or meetings.

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes 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.

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 .

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