Consultant Plan Checker

State of Montana•Helena, MT

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Consultant Plan Checker positions in the Consultant Design Bureau. These positions provide technical supervision and review of road design plan packages developed by consultant engineering firms (Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors) to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards; ensure designs are cost-effective, constructable, biddable, and accurate; and to ensure CADD files are compiled according to MDT standards. These positions provide technical assistance, training, and direction to consultant engineering firms (and others e.g., MDT designers and engineers as needed); and assist Project Managers in the PS&E process for ECCS and the bid letting process. These positions will report to the Consultant Plans Engineer and will not supervise others. For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi 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 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 the 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

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in drafting/design, surveying, engineering, architecture or closely related field
This position requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in progressively responsible highways design
Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: A valid Montana Driver's License
The position requires an advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of road design including knowledge of horizontal and vertical alignments, drainage, typical sections, cross-sections, approaches, intersections, etc.
The position requires knowledge of drafting; engineering fundamentals (e.g., computing horizontal and vertical curves, designing grades, determining earthwork, basic hydraulic design, soils, mechanics, etc.
The work also requires a working knowledge of environmental requirements, Right-of-Way requirements, and requirements of other Department work units for consideration in plan reviews
Skill in the operation of computer assisted design, spreadsheet, and word processing, and other software (Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, BIM 360, Microsoft TEAMS, Zoom, etc.)
Skill in communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
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.
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

Responsibilities

Provide technical supervision and review of road design plan packages developed by consultant engineering firms to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local standards.
Ensure designs are cost-effective, constructable, biddable, and accurate.
Ensure CADD files are compiled according to MDT standards.
Provide technical assistance, training, and direction to consultant engineering firms (and others e.g., MDT designers and engineers as needed).
Assist Project Managers in the PS&E process for ECCS and the bid letting process.

Benefits

Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
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 the first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer