Civil Engineering Technician

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Technician. This position serves as a Field Project Technician within the Great Falls Division. This position is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry or trigonometry.
• Knowledge of project inspection and testing procedures, including site features and materials.
• Knowledge of general construction engineering principles.
• Knowledge of sampling and laboratory testing procedures.
• Knowledge of State, AASHTO, FHWA, and ASTM standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of maintenance and calibration of specialized tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of surveying and highway construction methods and operations.
• Knowledge of project implementation and documentation techniques.
• Knowledge of project design and construction criteria and standards.
• Knowledge of properties and characteristics of materials components and the impacts of site specific circumstances (e.g., soils, temperature, weather conditions, gradations, segregation, stability, flows, additives, absorption rates, etc.).
• Knowledge of highway construction terminology.
• Knowledge of business English.
• Knowledge of basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Aptitudes or experience in construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.).
• Experience in inspection, sampling, testing, and/or surveying.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements.
• Coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures.
• Performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED