Consultant Project Engineer
State of Montana•Helena, MT
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Consultant Project Engineer in the Consultant Design Bureau. The position performs engineering duties related to managing multiple transportation related projects with multiple, separate consulting firms simultaneously. The position is responsible for developing, directing, and monitoring statewide diverse and complex projects; developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating consultant contracts statewide; supervising consultant work; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience including project planning, design, or construction
- Minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana
- Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications (does not preclude the required licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana)
- Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering for the design and construction of transportation projects
- Considerable knowledge of negotiation principles and techniques and laws relating to preparation of engineering contracts
- Knowledge of state and federal contracting procedures; technical and legal documentation standards; principles of negotiation and conflict management
- Knowledge of MDT internal organization and functions
- Ability to develop and manage diverse projects, applying analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations, program planning and management, developing and organizing procedures, assessing construction plans and projects, short and long-term project planning, performance assessment and monitoring
- Ability to develop comprehensive solutions to complex engineering construction problems, utilize effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives, identify root causes of problems and develop alternative solutions, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, facilitate diverse interest groups to make project decisions, negotiate, make engineering presentations, demonstrate leadership by recognizing and initiating activities to accomplish objectives, motivate associates and peers, and create a positive work climate, work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment
- Driver's record will be verified
- Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy 6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy"
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire
- MDT participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility
Responsibilities
- Developing, directing, and monitoring statewide diverse and complex projects
- Developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating consultant contracts statewide
- Supervising consultant work
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (Remote 2 days per week after completion of 6 months)
- 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
Senior
