Montana Department of Transportation · 1 month ago
Bridge Design Engineering Manager
Helena, MT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Design Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for managing preconstruction activities for multiple bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects, overseeing structural engineering and design, and ensuring stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Managing the progress of all preconstruction activities for several concurrently ongoing bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects
Managing, developing, and documenting the preconstruction activities from project assignment to contract award including project risk assessments
Working with stakeholders and initiating appropriate public involvement
Overseeing the structural engineering, design, and preparation of bridge plans, special provisions and cost estimates
Qualification
Required
Education at least equivalent to a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering field with an emphasis on structural design
A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in bridge or structural engineering
Of those seven (7) years, three (3) years must be as a licensed professional engineer
A minimum of one (1) year of supervision, team lead experience, or equivalent education in an approved management development course
Professional Engineering license in the State of Montana, or through comity at time of hire
Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications
Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of civil and structural engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences
Working knowledge of the methods and practices of the other divisions and work units in MDT such as Planning, Engineering (geotechnical, hydraulics, road design, environmental, traffic, survey, etc.), Construction and Materials; the engineering policy, methods and procedures of the Department of Transportation and applicable regulations, standards and specifications, AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and Guides
Skill in effective team building techniques; effective written and verbal communications; organizing, directing and supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel; dealing tactfully with the public and with governmental officials; and planning, organizing, and directing multiple engineering activities for short and long-term projects
Skill in developing and evaluating solutions to complex engineering problems by classical methods and advanced computer applications; applying analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations; assessing construction plans and projects; and exercising engineering judgment in the interpretation of design codes, field and research data
Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple engineering activities
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to make engineering presentations to the public; to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment
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
Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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