Consultant Plans Engineer

State of Montana • Helena, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Consultant Plans Engineer. This position serves as the Consultant Design Bureau’s Consultant Plans Engineer and Section Supervisor. The position is responsible for developing and managing major consultant engineering projects and contracts for statewide projects. The position is also responsible for developing and administering Section policies, standards, and program functions to ensure consistency with engineering standards, State and federal regulations, and Department requirements. The position reports to the Consultant Design Bureau Chief (Consultant Design Engineer) and directly manages a staff of 9.0 FTE within the Section. The Consultant Design Bureau develops, manages, and oversees transportation design projects, including the procurement and management all professional consultant services contracts for MDT. A primary role of the Bureau is the management and development of design projects, including coordinating and documenting design work between consultants and MDT. The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program is also managed in this Bureau.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 4 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience in design, construction, or maintenance.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• A Montana Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Knowledge of the concepts and theories of civil engineering, mathematics, contract law and administration.
• Knowledge of project planning; research methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, AASHTO, and FHWA standards; project specifications; highway construction methods and techniques.
• Skill in project management, planning and organizing the work of others.
• Skill in developing and administering a variety of diverse projects and functions.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing major consultant engineering projects and contracts for statewide projects.
• Developing and administering Section policies, standards, and program functions to ensure consistency with engineering standards, State and federal regulations, and Department requirements.
• Procurement and management of all professional consultant services contracts for MDT.
• Management and development of design projects, including coordinating and documenting design work between consultants and MDT.
• Managing the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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