Consultant Plans Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Consultant Plans Engineer. This position serves as the Consultant Design Bureau’s Consultant Plans Engineer and Section Supervisor. The position is responsible for developing and managing major consultant engineering projects and contracts for statewide projects. The position is also responsible for developing and administering Section policies, standards, and program functions to ensure consistency with engineering standards, State and federal regulations, and Department requirements. The position reports to the Consultant Design Bureau Chief (Consultant Design Engineer) and directly manages a staff of 9.0 FTE within the Section. The Consultant Design Bureau develops, manages, and oversees transportation design projects, including the procurement and management all professional consultant services contracts for MDT. A primary role of the Bureau is the management and development of design projects, including coordinating and documenting design work between consultants and MDT. The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program is also managed in this Bureau. job description

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for Heavy Duty Mechanic/Machinist in the Wolf Point Shop. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery, equipment, and light duty vehicles. Fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Professional Engineer - Bridge Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Professional Engineers in Bridge Design. This position is a professional structural design engineer. The Engineer is assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis and is responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer. The Engineer also is assigned preliminary design work. The preliminary design work may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected. Since bridge design work affects the safety of the public, State law requires that the design work be done with a licensed professional engineer in responsible charge of the work. The Engineer in this position has gained the necessary judgment, skills and abilities through education and experience to be in responsible charge of the engineering work. The Engineer is fully competent in all conventional aspects of bridge design and has developed a minimum working knowledge of seismic analysis and design, and requirements of preliminary design. job description

Bridge Load Rating Program Manager - Structural Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating Program Manager. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that serves as the Bridge Load Rating Program Management Engineer and Section Supervisor and is responsible for administering all aspects of the Bridge Load Rating and Overweight Vehicle Permitting programs for over 5000 bridges and other transportation structures in-service statewide. This position works in seamless cooperation with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager as a co-program manager responsible for ensuring program compliance with FHWA’s Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), maintaining structure inventory records, and submitting SNBI bridge data to FHWA annually. This work directly affects public safety and commerce, and an advanced level of professional engineering experience and judgement is needed to meet program requirements. This position reports to the Bridge Engineer. job description

Bridge Load Rating QA Structural Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating QA Engineer. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that provides statewide technical lead for bridge load rating, overweight vehicle permitting, and bridge condition inspection. The position is an expert in load rating and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others. This position also administers MDT’s Load Rating Quality Assurance (QA) to meet NBIS requirements, coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services, and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program. This position collaborates closely with the Bridge Inspection QA Engineer to meet program objectives. The Load Rating QA Engineer travels statewide approximately 15% of the time, to work with bridge inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs and reports to the Bridge Load Rating Program Manager. job description

Load Rating Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Load Rating Engineer. This position is responsible for performing and developing all aspects of the Bridge Load Rating Program and serves as a statewide engineering lead for bridge analysis and load rating operations. An advanced level of professional engineering experience and judgement is necessary to evaluate the structural integrity and load carrying capacity of a diverse population of existing bridges and structures. This work directly affects public safety and commerce by identifying and evaluating bridge conditions, performing advanced structural analysis for the current conditions, and recommending load posting, traffic restrictions, or repair projects. This position coordinates and communicates regularly with the Bridge Inspection Section, Bridge Maintenance Section, Bridge Permitting Engineer, District Bridge Inspectors, Motor Carrier Services, and the Bridge Area Engineers. This position reports to the Bridge Load Rating Program Manager Engineer. job description

Survey Project Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Survey Project Manager. The Survey Project Manager is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS) for the MDT’s Photogrammetry and Survey Section. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining special statewide survey subprograms: developing, planning and implementing statewide land survey methods, procedures, technology and operations for the MDT; planning and performing professional survey work; coordinating survey review and approval for quality control purposes; developing and overseeing training for field survey crews; and directing and coordinating the operation and maintenance of survey equipment. The Survey Project Manager is in responsible charge of all survey work being performed under their PLS license. The position reports to the Land Survey Manager. Alternate reporting locations may be considered on a case- by-case basis. job description

District Survey Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a District Survey Manager in Great Falls. The District Survey Manager is a senior professional land surveyor (PLS) for the MDT. This position serves as the District’s technical authority responsible for directing and overseeing District land survey operations and activities. The position plans and manages District land survey projects; implements survey procedures and technology at the District level; directs and monitors survey projects; oversees District survey program operations (e.g. supplies, contracts, etc.); and provides technical expertise and consultation. The position reports to the District Preconstruction Engineer (DPE) and is under the technical oversight of the Helena Photogrammetry & Survey Section. This position provides in-line supervision to District Survey Unit staff; provides management and oversight of consultant term contract District survey work; and provides technical oversight to other District survey crews. The District Survey Manager is in responsible charge of all district survey work being performed under their PLS license. job description

Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Highway Maintenance Technician in Rogers Pass. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Designer - Road Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Designer in the Road Design Section. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction, and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist-Lewistown

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in Lewistown. Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as lead workers. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Hydraulics

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulic Civil Engineering Specialist. The Hydraulic Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for the development of alternatives and innovative approaches to complex hydraulic problems for multiple projects in various stages of development and ensuring that hydraulic activities are completed on schedule. This involves advanced engineering design and analysis, documentation of results, and communication and coordination with various department work units. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Highway Maintenance Section Person A - Carbella / Emigrant

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Carbella / Emigrant Field Maintenance Supervisor. They are responsible for planning and delivering maintenance projects (e.g., pavement overlays, bridge repairs, chip seals, drainage systems, winter road maintenance, etc.) involving multiple safety, engineering, and environmental considerations. The scope of duties includes coordinating and performing various maintenance projects; coordinating Section operations; supervision and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent reports to the Division Maintenance Superintendent and provides supervision for the Carbella/Emigrant Section Maintenance staff (this includes permanent and temporary employees). The Carbella/Emigrant Section Supervisor schedule is primarily a day job, but call-ins regularly occur, and schedule may be adjusted as needed. On-site housing is available pending an MDT housing agreement. job description

Accountant 2

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant. This position is responsible for ensuring accounting treatment is recorded in accordance with GAAP, maintain accurate and reliable financial statements, and establish and maintain internal controls. Conducts financial monitoring to ensure cost efficiency and compliance within the Department’s accounting, budgeting and fiscal bureaus. Assists with maintaining the database of MDT assets. This position ensures state compliance with complex federal regulations and establishes goals, objectives and priorities for all accounting functions. Provides technical assistance to division/district financial contacts, budget analysts, and project management to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Accounting Management Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. *A candidate review will take place on 8/13/26 and interviews will be scheduled. job description

Bridge Inspection Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Area Bridge Inspection Manager. The Area Bridge Inspection Manager directs and oversees the bridge inspection program for the assigned inspection area. Duties include bridge inspection program planning and management, inspection quality control, and supervision of bridge inspectors. This position works closely with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau to help ensure that statewide goals of the bridge inspection program are met. This position is supervised by the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau, with indirect supervision provided by the District Project Delivery Engineer. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Bridge Design

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Civil Engineering Specialist in the Bridge Bureau in Helena. The Engineer is responsible for designing and developing construction plans and documents for bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects. This work involves evaluating the problem or proposal; interpreting data; analyzing a structural system; selecting alternatives; documenting designs and calculations; preparing plans and writing construction documents. The employee commits the Department to a specific course of action through this design work. Decisions made and methods used are based on the engineer's knowledge and judgement. job description

Structural Engineer - Bridge Maintenance

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Maintenance Engineer (Subject Matter Expert). This position ensures that bridges and other transportation structures under MDT’s jurisdiction remain safe for the traveling public. The role involves evaluating the structural vulnerability of these facilities by reviewing NBIS bridge inspection reports, performing field assessments or remote evaluations, recommending repair and mitigation strategies, and overseeing the maintenance and repair of structurally or safety deficient bridges and structures statewide. While this position is listed as a Helena location, other locations within the State of Montana may be considered. job description

Highway Maintenance Technician-CDL Driver/Equipment Operator

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Maintenance Technician in the Flowing Wells Section. This position performs a variety of work as a laborer, lead worker, equipment operator, and truck driver for highway maintenance activities. Operates various trucks and a variety of heavy equipment to perform culvert placement and installation/cleaning, landslide removal, crack/mastic sealing, fence building or bridge repair, guardrail or sign installation, luminaire maintenance, roadway repair, vegetation and roadside maintenance, pavement marking and striping operations, and snow and ice control. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Field

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Civil Engineering Specialist in Kalispell. This position is responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects, and project design, and may serve as a lead worker. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. The position reports to the Engineering Project Manager. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

License Permit Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for a Licensing and Permit Technician. This position completes and ensures standard, professional assignments based on multiple licensing and permitting requirements. This position analyzes licensing and permitting issues based on data and information from multiple sources to include customers, peers, management and others. This position is part of a career ladder. job description

Service / Combination B

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Service / Combination B in Kalispell. Assists with the maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment, such as automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, as well as construction equipment (diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or propane), adjusts, diagnoses, and replaces nonfunctional parts of devices and control instruments, replaces worn or defective parts, repairs and replaces tires on vehicles and equipment, lubricates and cleans parts, performs some minor repairs without supervision. job description

Mechanic / Machinist - Kalispell

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic / Machinist in Kalispell. This position performs a variety of work associated with the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel machinery and equipment, fabrication of specialized parts, system design and manufacture, and troubleshooting. Cleans, inspects, and determines course of repair, including restoring close tolerances with accuracy, machining and/or replacing functional parts, devices and control instruments, reinstalls and assembles, starts, drives or operates equipment and devices to test performance. The incumbent must have the ability to follow maintenance procedures. job description

Field Project Technician (Entry Level Civil Engineering) *

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Field Project Technicians. This position serves as an experienced Field Project Technician within the Billings District and is responsible for coordinating and conducting various inspection, sampling, and testing procedures to verify that construction project features and materials conform with standard specifications, department requirements, and contract agreements. The position is also responsible for coordinating and conducting staking and surveying procedures and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Field Project Technician III and provides guidance and technical assistance to less experienced Field Project Technicians performing routine inspections, sampling, testing, and surveying procedures. job description

Photogrammetrist II

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Photogrammetrist Specialist II. This position is for the Montana Department of Transportation Photogrammetry and Survey Section located in Helena. The position is responsible for the collecting, analyzing, and interpretating the geographic information provided by control surveys, Large Format aerial photographs, and LiDAR utilizing manned fix winged and rotary aircraft. Position is also responsible for planning and performing photogrammetric processes to develop engineering design level 3D models including DEM (Digital Elevation Models), DSM (Digital Surface Models) and DTM (Digital Terrain Models) from aerial survey data. This position reports directly to the Photogrammetry and Survey Section Supervisor. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist

  • 54159030
  • multiple locations
  • Open until filled

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting Civil Engineering Specialists in Billings and Lewistown. Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for conducting in- depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as lead workers. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment. job description

* this posting fills multiple positions... please see the vacancy for additional details