Civil Engineering Specialist - Traffic Analysis

State of Montana • Helena, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for two Civil Engineering Specialists in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This position performs professional Traffic Engineering studies in both urban and rural roadway environments. This position identifies traffic control needs for roadways, intersection, and/or freeway interchanges. This position also provides technical traffic engineering assistance to other offices both in the headquarters and the districts as well as local government and the general public. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field (Environmental Engineering, Geologic/Geotechnical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Science).
• Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE).
• For Level 2: A minimum of 6 months to 2 years of engineering experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering practices with specific emphasis on traffic engineering and operations.
• General knowledge and understanding of the logic behind various types of traffic control, intersection layout, study techniques for the analysis of problems and needs for existing and future conditions on a facility.
• Working knowledge of standards, techniques, and engineering alternatives outlined in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, AASHTO policies, and the Highway Capacity Manual.
• Skill in the use of engineering instruments in the field (Diamond automated speed counters, MioVision Cameras) and in the office (hand drafting tools and computers).
• Skill in the use of computer software programs (MicroStation-CADD, Microsoft Word, Excel, Highway Capacity software, SIDRA, Synchro, etc.).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional Traffic Engineering studies in both urban and rural roadway environments.
• Identifies traffic control needs for roadways, intersection, and/or freeway interchanges.
• Provides technical traffic engineering assistance to other offices both in the headquarters and the districts as well as local government and the general public.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 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
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level