Highways Design Engineer

State of Montana•Helena, MT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Highways Design Engineer. This position is responsible for the administration, management and coordination of all work within the Road Design and MSU Design Sections. This position reports to the Highways Engineer and is responsible for the management of approximately 40 FTE. Duties include highway program development, oversight of engineering projects, administration and management of bureau term-consultant contracts and administration of Bureau resources. Duties also involve the creation, review and revision of engineering policies, standards and practices. This position bears professional engineering responsibility for all plans prepared by the Highways Bureau and the District Road design staffs in the absence of the Highways Engineer. 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 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 bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field.
This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in highway related engineering.
This position requires a minimum of 4 years of supervision or team lead experience.
A Montana Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of civil engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences.
Knowledge of methods and practices of the appropriate specialty such as planning design, construction materials; the engineering policy, methods and procedures of the Department of Transportation and applicable regulations, standards and specifications.
Considerable knowledge of the practices and regulations of personnel management and supervision, administrative and management concepts and practices, and budget development.
Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple engineering activities, manage and supervise a staff of professional, technical and support personnel in varied engineering disciplines.
Ability to apply analysis and professional judgment in complex situations to arrive at solutions and make appropriate choices among options and alternatives.
Ability to evaluate resources and assess risks to achieve Departmental goals.
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in an engineering field may substitute for 1. year of work-related experience.

Responsibilities

Administration, management and coordination of all work within the Road Design and MSU Design Sections
Highway program development
Oversight of engineering projects
Administration and management of bureau term-consultant contracts
Administration of Bureau resources
Creation, review and revision of engineering policies, standards and practices
Bears professional engineering responsibility for all plans prepared by the Highways Bureau and the District Road design staffs in the absence of the Highways Engineer.

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 first day of employment
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer