Civil Engineering Specialist
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist. This position would assist MDT in identifying safety improvements for Montana’s public streets, roads, and highways. Safety improvements may include low-cost improvements such as signing or more robust intersection improvements like signals, roundabouts, alternative intersections, and/or curve reconstructions. This position utilizes and develops analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and move forward safety projects. Work includes analyzing data, utilizing analytical tools to identify appropriate improvements, developing working relationships with multiple bureaus, developing cost estimates, and calculating benefit cost ratios. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Sarah Peterson at [email protected] 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 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 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
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field of study. Related degrees may include Environmental Engineering, Geologic/Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Science.
- Entry Level – Civil Engineering Specialist level 1: Prior work experience is not required for entry level.
- Mid-Level – Civil Engineering Specialist level 2: a minimum of 6 months to 2 years of engineering or directly related work experience. Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE).
- Top Level – Civil Engineering Specialist level 3: a minimum of 2 years to 4 years of engineering or directly related work experience. Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE), Engineering Intern Certification (EIT), or licensed Professional Engineer.
Responsibilities
- Assist MDT in identifying safety improvements for Montana’s public streets, roads, and highways
- Analyze data
- Utilize analytical tools to identify appropriate improvements
- Develop working relationships with multiple bureaus
- Develop cost estimates
- Calculate benefit cost ratios
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
