Entry-level Civil Engineering Specialist - Butte / Bozeman

Entry Level – ($31.04)

• 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. 

Mid Level – ($32.31)

• This position also requires a minimum of 6 months to 2 years of related work experience.
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE).

Top Level – ($37.36)

• This position also requires a minimum of 2-4 years of engineering or directly related work experience.
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Proof of passage of the Fundamental Engineering Exam (FE), Engineering Intern Certification (EIT), or licensed Professional Engineer.

Other Qualifications

Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill and judgment 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-assisted 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.   

Other Information 

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.  

Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek. 

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. 

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. 

Top candidates will be invited to participate in a behavioral-based interview prior to final selection.

This is an entry-level Civil Engineering Specialist position. Passage of the FE is not required; however, if the successful candidate has passed the FE and holds current EIT Certification, he/she will be hired as non-union. If the successful candidate has passed their FE but does not hold current EIT certification or PE Licensure, he/she will be hired as 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.