Consultant Project Engineer

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

State Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking a Consultant Project Engineer to manage various transportation-related projects with multiple consulting firms. Responsibilities include developing and managing contracts, supervising work, and ensuring project compliance.

Preferred candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a PE License in Montana, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of responsible experience in project planning, design, or construction.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transportation-related projects with consulting firms.
• Develop, negotiate, execute, and administer consultant contracts.
• Supervise consultant work and perform various other assigned duties.

Skills

Civil engineering knowledge

Negotiation skills

Project management

Leadership abilities

Conflict management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

PE License in Montana

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Consultant Project Engineer in the Consultant Design Bureau. The position performs engineering duties related to managing multiple transportation related projects with multiple, separate consulting firms simultaneously. The position is responsible for developing, directing, and monitoring statewide diverse and complex projects; developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating consultant contracts statewide; supervising consultant work; and performing a variety of other duties as assigned.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available (Remote 2 days per week after completion of 6 months)
• 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

Required Application Materials:

• A cover letter of no more than two pages. In the letter, please describe your professional career and experience, being sure to address your qualifications for this position. Explain why you want this job. What do you think makes you a good fit?
• Resume
• Proof of PE License

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience including project planning, design, or construction.
• This position requires a minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana is required
• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications. This does not preclude the required licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering for the design and construction of transportation projects
• Considerable knowledge of negotiation principles and techniques and laws relating to preparation of engineering contracts
• Knowledge of state and federal contracting procedures; technical and legal documentation standards; principles of negotiation and conflict management
• Knowledge of MDT internal organization and functions
• Ability to develop and manage diverse projects, applying analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations, program planning and management, developing and organizing procedures, assessing construction plans and projects, short and long-term project planning, performance assessment and monitoring
• Ability to develop comprehensive solutions to complex engineering construction problems, utilize effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives, identify root causes of problems and develop alternative solutions, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, facilitate diverse interest groups to make project decisions, negotiate, make engineering presentations, demonstrate leadership by recognizing and initiating activities to accomplish objectives, motivate associates and peers, and create a positive work climate, work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment

Other Information

This position is covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association). The successful applicant for this position who is eligible-retirement qualified will be required to participate in the VEBA group. The VEBA group can take part in an annual election. Any questions regarding the VEBA can be addressed to Laurie Edwards, MDT People Operations Bureau 444-6053. 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.