Consultant Project Engineer

State of Montana • Helena, MT

11d • 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
• Proof of PE License
• Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications. This does not preclude the required licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana.

Responsibilities

• Developing, directing, and monitoring statewide diverse and complex projects
• Developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating consultant contracts statewide
• Supervising consultant work
• Performing a variety of other duties as assigned

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
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

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