Traffic Design Technician / Designer

State of Montana•Helena, MT

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for 2 Signing Designers in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This is an entry level drafter position located in the MDT Headquarters office within the Traffic Design Section. Duties consist primarily of using CADD software to prepare contract documents (summary, specification, plan sheets, details, and other engineering sheets) used for the construction of highway projects. Performs a variety of technical and pre-professional field, office, and administrative duties in support of ongoing design projects. This entry level position will receive extensive training and experience in signing design. This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
A class or classes that address CADD, Trigonometry, and Geometry.
Understanding the concept of design drafting technology.
Working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
Effective written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships.
Ability to operate various types of office equipment.
Minimum of 2 years of work related experience.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior engineering experience and/or prior MDT experience is preferred.
Associate’s Degree or equivalent and some technical training or experience in drafting and technical work in highway design, survey, transportation planning, highway construction, traffic engineering or a related field.
Associate’s Degree or equivalent and at least one year of technical training or experience in design drafting technology that includes a working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
Related AAS/2-years college/vocational training.
Combination of 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.
Combination of technical education and experience equivalent to five years in civil engineering technology or design drafting that includes demonstrated experience using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
Associate’s Degree/2-years college/vocational training in civil engineering technology, design drafting, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering technology or design drafting that includes demonstrated experience using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.

Responsibilities

Using CADD software to prepare contract documents (summary, specification, plan sheets, details, and other engineering sheets) used for the construction of highway projects.
Performing a variety of technical and pre-professional field, office, and administrative duties in support of ongoing design projects.
Receiving extensive training and experience in signing design.

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