TheMontana Department of Transportationis recruiting for three (3) entry level Civil Engineering Specialist positions. See descriptions of positions below. These positions are part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. $61,462 29.549234 Civil Engineering Specialist (Level 1) $64,099 30.817131 Civil Engineering Specialist (Level 2) $74,591 35.861436 Civil Engineering Specialist (Level 3) * *Helena – Traffic & Safety, Safety (Civil Engineer Specialist - 1 position):This position would assist MDT in identifying safety improvements for Montana’s public streets, roads and highways. Safety improvements may include low-cost improvements such as signing or more robust intersection improvements like signals, roundabouts, alternative intersections and/or curve reconstructions. This position utilizes and develops analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and move forward safety projects. Work includes analyzing data, utilizing analytical tools to identify appropriate improvements, developing working relationships with multiple bureaus, developing cost estimates and calculating benefit cost ratios. Helena – Traffic & Safety, Traffic Operations Section (Civil Engineer Specialist - 1 position):This position evaluates and recommends improvements to Montana’s highway system that directly impacts the traveling public. Traffic Engineers collect field data, sourced data, perform traffic engineering analysis using state of the art computer modeling to provide traffic operational and safety recommendations including innovative treatments some of which may be the first time ever tried in MT. Communicate the results and the methodology to a wide variety of audiences including both technical and non-technical stakeholders and the public using written, verbal, and visual tools. Review and evaluate traffic engineering work provided by outside consultants for both internal and external highway projects. Works as part of the Traffic and Safety Bureau team including Safety Management and Traffic Engineering Design and other outside divisions including Maintenance and Planning. Traffic engineering elements including but not limited to intersection traffic control evaluation, passing lanes, lane configuration including left and right turn lanes, traffic signal evaluations including timing and phasing, pedestrian studies, intersection/interchange configurations including innovative designs like restricted crossing U-turn corridor treatments and diverging diamond interchanges, as well as roundabouts, continuous green-T, and others. Helena – Bridge (Civil Engineer Specialist - 1 position):This position in the Bridge Bureau are responsible for designing and developing construction plans and documents for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects. This work involves evaluating the problem or proposal; interpreting data; analyzing a structural system; selecting alternatives; documenting designs and calculations; preparing plans and writing construction documents. The employee commits the Department to a specific course of action through this design work. Decisions made, and methods used are based on the engineer's knowledge and judgement. The engineer is responsible for minimizing errors in their work and discovering errors in other’s work during design reviews. For a full job description of any of the positions, please contact Tiffany Thornton [email protected]. _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 * Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available/(if applicable)/ * 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 forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness * Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer/(if applicable to position)/ 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* *Minimum Qualifications: At time of position entry (graduation), candidates must possess: * Civil Engineering Specialist: Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or a related degree. Related degrees may include Environmental Engineering, Geologic/Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineer, or Engineering Science. * Prior work experience is not required for entry level civil engineer specialists. _Required Application Materials:_ * To be considered for the position please submit an online application and/or resume. Your online application and all required additional materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below. _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. Title: Entry level Civil Engineer Specialist * Location: *Helena Requisition ID: 24140222