The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialist. This position serves as a Civil Engineering Specialist within the Kalispell Division and is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administer contracts, oversee projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

We would especially like to welcome applications from current college seniors who will graduate with a relevant degree in May 2023!

For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Sadie Hansen at shansen@mt.gov

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include:

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

o For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

o Benefits apply on first day of employment

o Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families

• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

Required Application Materials:

You must include a response to the following prompt in a cover letter format of no more than one (1) page:

Please describe what education and experiences you have that make you qualified for this position.

Along with the cover letter prompt, the following documents are required:

• Resume

• Transcripts

• Professional References

A resume, response to the cover letter prompt, transcripts, and professional references must be submitted by closing date through this application platform. The "Work Experience" section of the online state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate and submit the application and electronically attach a resume to be considered for this position. Failure to attach the required materials will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact HR Generalist, Sadie Hansen at shansen@mt.gov.

Minimum Qualifications:

At time of position entry (graduation), candidates must possess;

Entry Level –

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

Mid Level –

• This position also requires a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

Top Level –

• This position also requires a minimum of 3 years related work experience.

o Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Top level Engineers are required to have an engineering intern certification or is a licensed Professional Engineer.

For information about career ladder and advancement, HR Generalist, Sadie Hansen at shansen@mt.gov.

Other Qualifications

Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill and judgment in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering 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 design software, and engineering techniques are required for projects of moderate complexity. A journey level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding road design and construction is also required.

Other Information

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.

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 406.444.6054.

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.

Top candidates will be invited to participate in a behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.

This is an entry-level Civil Engineering Specialist position. Passage of the FE is not required; however, if the successful candidate has passed the FE and holds current EIT Certification, he/she will be hired as non-union. If the successful candidate has passed their FE but does not hold current EIT certification or PE Licensure, he/she will be hired as part of the MFPE union.

This position is being 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, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.