District Projects Engineer

Water Resources Office; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public service culture

Health centers

Retirement plan

Overtime/Comp time

Paid vacation and holidays

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Job summary

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) in Missoula seeks a District Projects Engineer to plan, manage, and monitor major highway preconstruction projects within the district. The role provides expert guidance on design issues to MDT staff and local officials and administers various preconstruction contracts.

The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer and may supervise 20–25 FTE in the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in transportation project development.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and monitors major highway preconstruction projects in the district.
• Provides expert guidance on design project issues to MDT staff and officials.
• Administers various preconstruction contracts and supervises district staff (up to 20–25 FTE).

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description - District Projects Engineer (26142849)

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a District Projects Engineer in Missoula. This position is a Project Engineer for one of five districts statewide and its subordinate area office. The position plans, manages, and monitors a variety of major highway preconstruction engineering projects within the District; resolves in-progress problems related to design of highway construction projects; provides expert guidance and technical assistance on a range of design project issues to MDT staff and local, county, and tribal government officials; and administers various preconstruction contracts. The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer, and manages up to 20 - 25 FTE preconstruction staff in the district.

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
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

The position requires six years of progressively responsible experience in transportation project development. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include

Registration 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.

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 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

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.

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.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : Not Applicable

Salary

50.77 - 50.77 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Primary Location

Missoula Agency : Department of Transportation Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

Required Application Materials

Cover Letter, Resume

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.