Civil Engineering Technician

State of Montana; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

State Retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, andholidays

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation seeks a Civil Engineering Technician in Conrad to perform field inspection, sampling and testing of construction materials to ensure compliance with standards and contracts.

The role includes staking and surveying, coordinating field work, and advancing through a career ladder within MDT. The position requires extensive outdoor work, long travel, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have education or experience in construction inspection, sampling and testing.
• Experience with surveying and field measurement is preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and long travel is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct inspection, sampling, and testing of construction features and materials.
• Coordinate staking and surveying activities and perform related duties.
• Support field project operations and progress on site with the MDT guidelines.

Skills

Inspection experience

Sampling

Testing procedures

Surveying

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

Algebra/geometry/trigonometry coursework

Tools

Survey equipment

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Position Title: Civil Engineering Technician

Description

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Technician. This position serves as a Field Project Technician in Conrad. This position is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, Department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness

Minimum Qualifications

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma, including coursework in algebra, geometry or trigonometry.
• The (L1) position requires no engineering technician-related experience.
• The (L2) position requires one year of engineering technician-related experience.
• The (L3) position requires two years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.).
• The Jr. Engineering Coordinator position requires three years of experience in highway construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.)
• The position prefers aptitudes or experience in construction or related field (e.g., laboratory testing, transportation design, engineering, etc.), including experience in inspection, sampling, testing, and/or surveying.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: n/a

Other Qualifications

Essential functions involve significant physical demands related to repeated lifting of up to 80 pounds (and occasionally greater weights); carrying survey equipment over rough terrain, climbing and bending to retrieve samples; and operating gas, diesel, and electrically powered equipment. The position involves extensive overnight travel throughout the District in excess of 2,000 miles per month (often on short notice, weekends, and holidays) and working outdoors in all types of weather.

The position requires knowledge of project inspection and testing procedures, including site features and materials; general construction engineering principles; sampling and laboratory testing procedures; State, AASHTO, FHWA, and ASTM standards and specifications; and maintenance and calibration of specialized tools and equipment. The position also requires knowledge of surveying and highway construction methods and operations; project implementation and documentation techniques; project design and construction criteria and standards; properties and characteristics of materials components and the impacts of site specific circumstances (e.g., soils, temperature, weather conditions, gradations, segregation, stability, flows, additives, absorption rates, etc.); highway construction terminology; business English; and basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Other Information

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, “State Vehicle Use,” and MDT Policy #6.03.001, “State Vehicle Use Policy” are conditions of employment.

This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov.