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State of Montana Designer in Butte, Montana
_Job Duties_ At MDT, we take seriously our mission of providing a transportation system and services that emphasize quality, safety, cost effectiveness, economic vitality, and sensitivity to the environment. Involving Montana's residents and communities is a vital part of fulfilling that mission. MDT employees are encouraged to reach their full potential on the job. The work we do at MDT has a direct impact on our community and the quality of life here in Montana. We work with communities to deliver custom transportation solutions. As an organization, we provide flexible hours, alternative work schedules, and a relaxed family-friendly environment to help MDT employees balance their personal and professional interests. A cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required. In your cover letter, please describe your short-term (0-3 years) and mid-term (3-5 years) career training and experience goals. Road Design staff participate in assembling of road plans packages, which are a major part of the development of all highway projects in the Department of Transportation. Creating road plans packages entails proposals and evaluations of alternates, computations of geometric data, estimation of plan quantities, assembly of plan sheets, incorporation of recommendations from other technical specialists, and composition of specifications needed to build highways on the Secondary, Primary, and Interstate Highway systems of the State of Montana. In addition to plans package preparation, this position requires preparation of project reports. _Knowledge:_ Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill, and judgement in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering tasks in the assigned area. Although the knowledge acquired is in a specific work area, that knowledge and competence should reasonably transfer to other work areas at the same level. Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles and construction methods, processes and procedures, computer-aided drafting and design software, and engineering techniques are required for projects of moderate complexity. A journey level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding road design and construction is also required. _Education/Experience:_ Four years of design-related experience, or two years of design-related experience and a two-year Associate Degree in Computer-Aided Design, Survey or a related field, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Related degrees may include Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Geologic/Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineer, or Engineering Science. Prior work experience is not required for entry level, with a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the fields mentioned above. Please Note – To be considered for this position, candidates must attach a cover letter that describes their short-term (0-3 years) and mid-term (3-5 years) career training and experience goals. Candidates must also attach a resume and transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable). _Additional Important Information:_ The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program, our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace. Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer. The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. For a full copy of the job description, please contact MDT Human Resources. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program, our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace. This position is covered under a Career Ladder Advancement Policy. Education and experience will determine salary. If the successful candidate has the FE and holds current EIT Certification or PE Licensure, he/she will be hired as non-union. If the successful candidate does not hold current EIT Certification or PE Licensure, he/she will be part of the MFPE union. This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE 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. The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal employment opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. Women and minorities are underrepresented and are encouraged to apply. Persons 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. Title: Designer Location: Butte Requisition ID: 22142178