Designer-Billings

Montana Department of Transportation; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Overtime compensation or compensatory/

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation is seeking a Road Designer for the Billings District to conduct in-depth engineering analyses, manage project design, and oversee contracts. The role may lead teams and requires applying professional judgment within established guidelines.

The position offers a career ladder with advancement opportunities and a potential hybrid remote work arrangement, with MDT’s commitment to public service and employee safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through education and experience equivalent to AAS/2-year college or vocational training.
• Experience using computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
• For Designer II: minimum of two years of design-related experience and five years in civil engineering technology/design drafting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth engineering analyses and design tasks.
• Administer contracts and oversee projects and project design.
• May serve as lead worker and determine best solutions using established guidelines.
• Apply sound professional judgment to completed work.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

AAS/2-year college/vocational training

5 years civil engineering tech/design drafting (Designer II)

Associate’s Degree in civil engineering tech/design drafting (Designer III)

Tools

CADD software

Job description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Road Designer in the Billings District. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction, and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Lori Edgar at [e-mail].

Required Application Materials

• Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcript

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

• Culture of publics 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 the first day of employment

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

Required Education And Experience

Designer I

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to 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.

Designer II

• 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.
• This position requires a minimum of two years of design-related experience.

Designer III

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree/2-years college/vocational training in civil engineering technology, design drafting, or a related field.
• This position requires a minimum of five years of experience in civil engineering technology or design drafting that includes demonstrated experience using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skills, and judgment in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering tasks in the assigned area
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles and construction methods, processes, and procedures, computer-assisted drafting and design software, and engineering techniques are required for projects of moderate complexity
• A journey level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding road design and construction is required
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills in order to assist with client, customer, or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignment or meetings

Other Information

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 record. 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 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.

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.

MDT is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana.

MDT participates 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 at https://www.e-verify.gov.