Civil Engineering - Railroad Crossing Specialist
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. Positions in the assigned bureau or district are 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. This position supports MDT’s Statewide Highway Rail Inventory System and contributes to the identification and development of highway rail safety improvements across Montana. This role also involves extensive fieldwork at rail crossings, particularly from spring through fall, to collect data that supports project identification and development. Responsibilities include analyzing this data to recommend appropriate safety enhancements, preparing project correspondence, reviewing railroad invoices, and assisting with the development of cost estimates and agreements with railroads. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Brandi Hamilton at [email protected]. Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include: Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (if applicable to position) 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) Employees in this position receive 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 Benefits apply on first day of employment Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer 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
Requirements
- Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill, and judgment to perform the routine engineering, review, testing, inspection, and documentation tasks in the assigned area.
- Knowledge of engineering practices and principles and construction methods, processes and procedures, computer-assisted drafting and survey software, and engineering techniques are required.
- Skills in effective oral and written communication to assist with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignment or meetings.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field of study.
- Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE).
- Engineering Intern Certification (EIT), or licensed Professional Engineer.
Responsibilities
- conducting in-depth engineering and analysis
- administer contracts
- oversee projects and project design
- serve as a lead worker
- supports MDT’s Statewide Highway Rail Inventory System
- contributes to the identification and development of highway rail safety improvements across Montana
- collect data that supports project identification and development
- analyzing this data to recommend appropriate safety enhancements
- preparing project correspondence
- reviewing railroad invoices
- assisting with the development of cost estimates and agreements with railroads
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (if applicable to position)
- 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)
- Employees in this position receive 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
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
