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 its Billings District. The position conducts in-depth engineering and analysis, administers contracts, oversees projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned with specific engineering objectives and direction; the incumbent determines solutions using established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for the application of sound professional judgment.

This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities. It may be filled at Designer I, II, or III levels. The position requires engineering and design knowledge, including civil engineering technology or design drafting, CADD software, road design and construction practices, and effective communication. A full job description is available by contacting Lori Edgar at [email protected].

Requirements

• Designer I: Knowledge and skills typically acquired through education and experience equivalent to related AAS, two years of college, or vocational training.
• Designer I: Technical education and experience equivalent to four years in civil engineering technology or design drafting, including demonstrated experience using computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
• Designer II: Technical education and experience equivalent to five years in civil engineering technology or design drafting, including demonstrated experience using CADD software packages.
• Designer II: Minimum of two years of design-related experience.
• Designer III: Education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree, two years of college, or vocational training in civil engineering technology, design drafting, or a related field.
• Designer III: Minimum of five years of experience in civil engineering technology or design drafting, including demonstrated experience using CADD software packages.
• Develop sufficient engineering knowledge, skills, and judgment in a specific practice area to perform routine engineering tasks in the assigned area.
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles; construction methods, processes, and procedures; computer-assisted drafting and design 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 for client, customer, or official contacts and communications related to assignments or meetings.
• Driver’s record will be verified; successful applicants must sign a release authorizing the Department to obtain their permanent driving record.
• Provide 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 appropriate solutions to assigned engineering objectives using established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills.

Benefits

• 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 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 the first day of employment.
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available.
• Culture of public service and commitment to work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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