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The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for up to five (5) Civil Engineering Specialist positions. See brief job overviews of the positions below. These positions are part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. Position Annual Hourly Civil Engineering Specialist (Level 1) $64,582.00 $31.049234 Civil Engineering Specialist (Level 2) $67,219.00 $32.317131 Civil Engineering Specialist (Level 3) $77,711.00 $37.361436 * *Helena – Bridge (Civil Engineer Specialist - 3 positions):These positions 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. Helena - Road Design (2 positions): *These positions create plans packages that include Road Plans, written specifications, and cost estimates. This work entails design and evaluation of alternatives using Autodesk Civil 3D software, computation of geometric data, estimation of plan quantities, assembly of plan sheets, coordination with other technical specialists and incorporation of their recommendations, and specification writing. Additionally, these positions prepare milestone reports throughout project development. For a full job description of the positions, please contact Tiffany Thornton at tithornton@mt.gov. *_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/(if applicable to position)/ * 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 forPublic 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/(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 positions, please submit a resume detailing your qualifications and work history. Your online application and all required 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:_ 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. (if applicable) 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. 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 is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates. Title: Civil Engineering Specialist (Various Bureaus) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142499