The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Alternative Project Engineer. This position serves as an Alternative Project Engineer for the Consultant Design Bureau. The position performs project management duties to develop and complete multiple concurrent, complex, and multi-discipline transportation-related alternative delivery projects with multiple separate alternative delivery firms simultaneously. The position is responsible for developing, directing and monitoring state-wide diverse and complex projects; developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), and Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) contracts state-wide. In addition, the position may manage or assist in managing consultant design projects through MDT’s Transportation Alternatives and/or Consultant Plans Sections.

For a full job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at mstibi@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
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

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

Required Education and Experience:

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 five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including project planning, design, or construction. This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of supervision or team lead experience.
Certifications 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.
- DBIA certification is preferred for this position.
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 Professional Engineer in Montana.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This position requires extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of civil engineering for the design and construction of transportation projects.
Considerable knowledge of negotiation principles and techniques and laws relating to preparation of engineering contracts.
Requires knowledge of state and federal contracting procedures.
The ability to develop and manage diverse projects.
The ability to develop comprehensive solutions to complex engineering and construction problems.
The ability to facilitate diverse interest groups to make project decisions.

Required Application Materials:

A resume detailing your qualifications and experience.
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 below.

Other Information:

Alternative work locations at District/Division offices may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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.
This position is covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association). The successful applicant for this position who is eligible-retirement qualified will be required to participate in the VEBA group. The VEBA group can take part in an annual election. Any questions regarding the VEBA can be addressed to Laurie Edwards, MDT Human Resources Division 444-6053.
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.

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