Professional Engineer - Bridge Design

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Professional Engineer in Bridge Design. This professional structural design engineer performs project-level final design, design reviews, and final bridge plan checking, and is responsible for this work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer. The position also performs preliminary design, either in coordination with the Bridge Area Engineer or with expected results assigned broadly.

Because bridge design affects public safety, Montana law requires that the work be performed under the responsible charge of a licensed professional engineer. The position requires the judgment, skills, and abilities to take responsible charge of engineering work. The engineer is fully competent in conventional aspects of bridge design and has a minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design and preliminary design requirements.

The role requires knowledge of civil engineering theory and practice, especially bridge structural design; familiarity with AASHTO specifications, bridge design standards and policies, industry guidelines, and bridge and road construction methods; and the ability to perform and review engineering analyses and project documentation. The engineer communicates with designers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and the public.

MDT offers a potential hybrid remote work arrangement. The position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Employees receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for time in pay status exceeding 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program, including civil structural engineering coursework in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify.
• At least 4 years of experience in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana, or a valid PE registration in another state that is eligible for Montana registration through comity within 6 months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of civil engineering theory, principles, methods, techniques, and associated mathematics and physical sciences, especially 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 ability to perform engineering analyses and apply engineering concepts, techniques, and procedures to varied situations.
• Skill in evaluating structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and constructability, and in identifying design and construction conflicts.
• Skill in applying engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards.
• Skill in preparing calculations, reports, and other project documentation.
• Ability to use office engineering instruments, including computers and hand-held calculators.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree with a concentration in structural analysis and design; evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design and preliminary design requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform project-level final bridge design work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer.
• Perform design reviews and final bridge plan checking on a project-level basis.
• Take responsibility for assigned engineering work under the responsible charge required of a licensed professional engineer.
• Perform preliminary design work, either in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or according to broadly assigned expected results.
• Perform engineering analyses and apply engineering concepts, techniques, and procedures to varied situations.
• Evaluate structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Identify construction and design conflicts and apply engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards.
• Prepare calculations, reports, plans, and other documentation needed to complete design projects.
• Communicate project information with designers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and the public.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Montana state retirement plan and additional deferred-compensation savings opportunities
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for hours in pay status over 40 in a workweek
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits effective on the first day of employment
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Access to low-cost Montana Health Centers for state employees and their families
• Work/life balance commitment

What This Job Offers

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