Designer-Billings

State of Montana • Billings, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Road Designer for the Billings District. The position conducts in-depth engineering and analysis, administers contracts, and oversees projects and project design. The incumbent may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction; the employee determines appropriate solutions using established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment. This is a career-ladder position with advancement opportunities.

The position requires engineering knowledge and skills in the assigned practice area, including civil engineering technology or design drafting and use of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software. Required education and experience vary by Designer level (I, II, or III). Applicants must submit an online application, resume, cover letter, and transcript. A driver’s record will be verified, and compliance with state vehicle-use rules and policies is a condition of employment. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required if selected for hire; sponsorship is generally unavailable.

Requirements

• Education and experience equivalent to related associate-level or two-year college/vocational training, depending on Designer level.
• Designer I: a combination of technical education and experience equivalent to four years in civil engineering technology or design drafting, including demonstrated experience using CADD software packages.
• Designer II: a combination of technical education and experience equivalent to five years in civil engineering technology or design drafting, including demonstrated experience using CADD software packages; at least two years of design-related experience.
• Designer III: education and experience equivalent to an associate degree or two years of college/vocational training in civil engineering technology, design drafting, or a related field; at least five years of experience in civil engineering technology or design drafting, including demonstrated experience using CADD software packages.
• Knowledge and skills to perform routine engineering tasks in an assigned practice area.
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction methods, processes and procedures, CADD software, and engineering techniques for projects of moderate complexity.
• Journey-level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding road design and construction.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Driver’s record verification and compliance with state vehicle-use rules and policies as a condition of employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth engineering and analysis.
• Administer contracts.
• Oversee projects and project design.
• May serve as a lead worker.
• Determine solutions to assigned engineering objectives using established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills.
• Communicate with clients, customers, and officials regarding assignments and meetings.

Benefits

• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement.
• 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 through deferred compensation.
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for time in pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree