Montana Department of Transportation · 3 months ago
Professional Engineer - Bridge Design
Helena, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for the position of Professional Engineer in Bridge Design. This role involves final design work, design review, and final bridge plan checking, with responsibilities requiring minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis
Responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer
Assigned preliminary design work, which may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or assigned in terms of the general results expected
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design, or a related field
A minimum of 4 years of experience in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Individuals with a valid PE registration in another State that is eligible to obtain Montana PE registration through Comity within 6 months of hire will also be considered
Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case by case basis
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of Civil Engineering and the associated mathematics and physical sciences, especially the methods and practices of bridge structural design
Familiarity with AASHTO Design Specifications and standards, Bridge design standards and policies, industry guidelines and practices, and bridge and road construction methods
Demonstrated skills at performing engineering analyses; and applying engineering concepts, techniques and procedures to a variety of situations and circumstances
Skilled at evaluating structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness and constructability; and identifying construction and design conflicts
Skill at applying engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards
Skilled at preparing calculations, reports, and other documentation necessary to complete a design project
Skill in the use of office engineering instruments including computers and hand held calculators
Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing plans and sharing information with designers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and the public
A resume detailing your qualifications and work history
A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position
Benefits
Culture of public 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 first day of employment
Company
Montana Department of Transportation
Mission MDT’s mission is to plan, build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation infrastructure to move Montana forward.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase