Professional Engineer - Bridge Design

State of Montana • Helena, MT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Professional Engineers in Bridge Design. This position is a professional structural design engineer. The Engineer is assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis and is responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer. The Engineer also is assigned preliminary design work. The preliminary design work may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected. Since bridge design work affects the safety of the public, State law requires that the design work be done with a licensed professional engineer in responsible charge of the work. The Engineer in this position has gained the necessary judgment, skills and abilities through education and experience to be in responsible charge of the engineering work. The Engineer is fully competent in all conventional aspects of bridge design and has developed a minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design, and requirements of preliminary design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana.
• Individuals with a valid PE registration in another State that is eligible to obtain Montana PE registration through Comity within 6 months of hire will also be considered.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of Civil Engineering and the associated mathematics and physical sciences, especially the methods and practices of bridge structural design.
• Familiarity with AASHTO Design Specifications and standards, Bridge design standards and policies, industry guidelines and practices, and bridge and road construction methods.
• Demonstrated skills at performing engineering analyses.
• Skilled at evaluating structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness and constructability.
• Skilled at identifying construction and design conflicts.
• Skilled at applying engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards.
• Skilled at preparing calculations, reports, and other documentation necessary to complete a design project.
• Skill in the use of office engineering instruments including computers and hand held calculators.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design, and requirements of preliminary design.

Responsibilities

• Assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis.
• Responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer.
• Assigned preliminary design work, which may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected.
• Perform engineering analyses.
• Apply engineering concepts, techniques and procedures to a variety of situations and circumstances.
• Evaluate structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness and constructability.
• Identify construction and design conflicts.
• Apply engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards.
• Prepare calculations, reports, and other documentation necessary to complete a design project.
• Use office engineering instruments including computers and hand held calculators.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally for preparing plans and sharing information with designers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and the public.

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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

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