Civil Engineering Specialist

State of Montana • Lewistown, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists in Billings and Lewistown. Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as lead workers. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Top level Engineers are required to have an engineering intern certification or is a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill and judgment in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering tasks in the assigned area.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth engineering and analysis
• Administering contracts
• Overseeing projects and project design
• Serving as lead workers

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• 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

What This Job Offers

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