Attorney

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Attorney. This position represents MDT in areas of transportation law. Represents MDT at trials and hearings in state and federal district and appellate courts and before administrative forums. Responsible for providing general counsel advice and guidance to the Director, administrators and program managers. This position reports to MDT’s Deputy Chief Legal Counsel and does not supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

District Utility Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a District Utility Agent in the Glendive District. Glendive is the preferred primary location for this position, but other locations may be considered. This position serves as a Utility Agent and coordinates major utility relocation projects; coordinates railroad involvement; administers contracts for project-related work; provides input and review of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects; provides customer support in Utility Permitting Administration System (UPAS) and performs a variety of other duties in support of the Department mission and ongoing Bureau operations and activities. The position reports to the Utility Engineering Supervisor, Utility Construction Supervisor, or District Project Development Engineer and does not supervise other agency personnel. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Traffic Analysis

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for two Civil Engineering Specialists in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This position performs professional Traffic Engineering studies in both urban and rural roadway environments. This position identifies traffic control needs for roadways, intersection, and/or freeway interchanges. This position also provides technical traffic engineering assistance to other offices both in the headquarters and the districts as well as local government and the general public. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Dispatcher - Seasonal - Part Time *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for multiple seasonal, part time Dispatchers. The MDT Transportation Management Center (TMC) dispatcher provides communication services to MDT staff, Federal agencies, National Weather Service, Disaster and Emergency Services, and law enforcement. Duties include road reporting, incident dispatching, emergency communication, variable message sign (VMS) operation, Roadway Management System (RMS) operations and system maintenance. At times, communication requires speaking with highly emotionally charged individuals. There are times of high stress levels, and the Dispatcher must be able to remain calm under emotional emergency conditions. The TMC operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year- round. Employees should expect to work varying shifts throughout the year including weekends and holidays. The season typically ends in early April, depending on weather. New employees will start on Monday, October 26, 2026 and will complete one week of training during normal business hours. Employees will begin working their assigned shifts beginning Saturday, October 31, 2026. These positions are located in Helena, MT and are not telework eligible. 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

Civil Engineering Specialist

  • 54157044
  • multiple locations
  • September 28, 2026

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for Civil Engineering Specialists in Glendive, Wolf Point, and Glasgow! Positions in the assigned district are responsible for conducting engineering and analysis, administering Federal aid and non-Federal aid construction contracts, overseeing active construction operations, reviewing construction plans and specifications for design intent and constructability, coordinating and performing surveying procedures, serving as lead worker, and performing a variety of other duties as assigned. The incumbent will often determine the best solution based on contract plans, specifications, engineering principles, acquired knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional and engineering judgment. job description

Asset Management Section Supervisor

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for an Asset Management Section Supervisor. We are seeking a collaborative, forward‑thinking leader to serve as the Asset Management Section Supervisor. This position leads the statewide Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS) program and plays a key role in shaping how MDT collects, integrates, manages, and uses asset data to drive strategic, performance‑based transportation investment decisions. The role is highly visible within the agency, regularly coordinating with internal divisions, districts, leadership, and external partners such as FHWA, AASHTO, and other DOTs. job description

Right of Way Agent

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Right of Way Agent in the Missoula District. This position is located in either the Missoula or Kalispell office and is responsible for assisting other agents with property appraisals and negotiations for highway project property valuations and acquisitions. This includes researching property information, conducting site inspections, conducting simple waiver valuations, and related duties. The position is expected to perform these support functions while gaining a progressively responsible knowledge of appraisal and negotiation processes, standards, and requirements. The position reports to the District Right of Way Manager or Special Programs Manager and does not directly supervise others. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

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

Deputy Chief Legal Counsel

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Deputy Chief Legal Counsel. This position supports the Chief Legal Counsel in managing MDT’s Legal Services Section. Responsible for providing advanced legal expertise, overseeing day-to-day legal operations, managing caseload distribution, and assisting with litigation strategy. Ensures consistent, high-quality legal services that meet MDT’s strategic, operational, and compliance needs. This position supervises 6 Staff Attorneys and reports to the Chief Legal Counsel. 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

Accountant 1

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for an Accountant 1. This position is responsible for processing accounting transactions such as accounts payable, journals, IUJS, wires, and daily deposits. Responsible for preparing and processing accounts receivable transactions that include state property damage, vendor overpayments, and miscellaneous invoicing, ensuring transactions are billed timely and recorded in the financial system. Provides customer support to internal and external customers. Performs account and system reconciliations. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Accounting Processing Section Supervisor. Other MDT office locations may be considered based on available office space. job description

MCSAP Manager

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program Manager. While this position has been located in Helena, any location within the State of Montana will be considered. This position administers the MCSAP (Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program) and interprets rules and regulations for other state agencies. This includes day-to-day operations of the MCSAP program for the State of Montana and coordinating all compliance and law enforcement agency efforts. This position manages, directs and coordinates the operation of the MCSAP Program and Section through personnel management, monitoring and assuring the MDT/MCS and sections remain compliant with grant program and federal regulations, state laws, and department and division policies. Responsible for preparing, coordinating and implementing Montana’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (CVSP). This position reports to the MCS Administrator and directly manages 3 employees, indirectly manages 8 employees. For a full job description, please contact Tom Skoog at tskoog@mt.gov. job description

Civil Engineering Technician

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Civil Engineering Technician. This position serves as a Field Project Technician in Conrad. This position 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Budget Analyst - Fiscal Liaison

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Budget Analyst – Fiscal Liaison. This position is responsible for facilitating the implementation and providing oversight of fiscal plans and program objectives related to state and federal budget projections. Provides guidance to programs for state and federal grant/project obligation and management, contract management, and program execution support. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position reports to the Fiscal Liaison & Support Section Supervisor and does not supervise others. This position will be expected to work in the Helena office at least 3 days a week, with 2 days a week being optional remote workdays. job description

Software Developer *

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Software Developer. This position will perform both systems analysis and design, and programming tasks in support of the Department of Transportation’s day-to-day operations. During the systems analysis phase of a project, this position will use or adapt the most current systems analysis and design methodologies from computer science including methods of business process analysis to effectively determine the requirements for a new system or the changes to be made to an existing system. Once the requirements have been documented, this position will translate the requirements into computer code, and will write and test the necessary programs. Responsible for training users and assessing user satisfaction with the completed project. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. This position will report to the Asset Strategy, Operations & Maintenance Systems Section Supervisor. The first candidate review will be 9/18/26 and additional candidate reviews will occur weekly after that date until the posting closes. job description

Right of Way Agent 1

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Right of Way Agent in the Billings District. Located in the Billings office, this position is responsible for assisting other agents with property appraisals and negotiations for highway project property valuations and acquisitions. This includes researching property information, conducting site inspections, conducting simple waiver valuations, and related duties. The position is expected to perform these support functions while gaining a progressively responsible knowledge of appraisal and negotiation processes, standards, and requirements. The position reports to the District Right of Way Manager or Special Programs Manager and does not directly supervise others. job description

Mechanic / Machinist

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Mechanic/Machinist in the Havre Shop. 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. This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities. job description

Civil Engineering Specialist - Hydraulics

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Hydraulic Civil Engineering Specialist. The Hydraulics 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

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

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

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

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 - 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

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

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