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State of Montana MSU Design Unit Student Trainee - Design Technician in Bozeman, Montana
The Montana Department of Transportation is currently recruiting for student trainees to join our MDT/MSU Design Unit in Bozeman for summer and fall 2025. This is a unique opportunity to learn the road design process including survey, geometric design, CADD drafting, and hydraulics. The flexible work schedule and campus office location allow you to work part-time while attending classes. Up to five (5) MSU student positions will be filled for the MDT/MSU Design Unit in Bozeman, starting May 19, 2025. The positions are full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year. Applicants must be available to work full-time during the summer of 2025 and part-time during the Fall 2025 semester. The position will end upon completion of a bachelor’s degree from MSU. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. For a full job description, please contact Tiffany Thorntonat 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 _Required Education and Experience:__ Must be a current full-time student in good standing at Montana State University-Bozeman. Must have 30 credit hours completed in the MSU Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or Environmental Engineering programs by the end of the 2024 fall semester. *Required Application Materials:* * A resume detailing your qualifications and work history. * 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:_* 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: MSU Design Unit Student Trainee - Design Technician Location: Bozeman Requisition ID: 24142487