Job Description - Consultant Project Engineer (24142816)
Position Title:
Consultant Project Engineer - (24142816)
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Consultant Project Engineer. This position serves as a Consultant Project Engineer for 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. This position allows the successful candidate to telework for up to 3 days per week, pending supervisor approval and completion of a 6-month probationary period, if applicable.
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
- 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
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
- 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 related field.
- This position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience including project planning, design, or construction. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
- Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana is required, or Licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain a Montana license within 6 months of being hired.
- 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 Profession Engineer in Montana.
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Light lifting (less than 15 lbs.)
- Carry light items (papers, books, small parts)
- Remaining seated for extended periods of time, with occasional walking; standing; bending
- Travel within the state to project locations.
- Operating a personal computer
- Communicate in writing, in person and over the phone
- Performing complex engineering analysis
- Application of sound engineering judgment
- Performing complex negotiations with people to gain acceptance of project ideas, connect with others, and resolve differences.
- Communicating complex engineering ideas and concepts to sponsors, staff, interest groups and the public with varying levels of knowledge and education
- Stress from the responsibility of making decisions that affects public health and safety
- Interpreting complicated and complex technical papers, manuals, and publications
- Ability to multi-task and meet inflexible deadlines
- Demands for accuracy in all aspects of work
- Prioritize work to meet MDT goals.
Required Application Materials:
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
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
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.
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: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary:
$46.16 - 46.16 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, 5% of the Time
Primary Location:
Helena
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Union:
000 - None
Posting Date:
Oct 28, 2024, 3:55:54 PM
Closing Date:
Nov 18, 2024, 6:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter
Contact Name: Elizabeth Otte | Contact Email: eotte@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-475-1679
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
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.
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