Alternative Project Engineer
Montana State Government
- Montana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available. (if applicable to position)
- 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 for
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer. (if applicable to position)
- 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.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience including project planning, design, or construction.
- One (1) year of supervision or team lead experience.
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer in Montana is required, or Licensure as a Professional Engineer in another state and the ability to obtain a Montana license within 6 months of being hired.
- Designated Design Build Professional (DBIA) certification is preferred.
- Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications. This does not preclude the required licensure as a Profession Engineer in Montana.
- Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and techniques of civil engineering for the design and construction of transportation projects.
- Considerable knowledge of negotiation principles and techniques and laws relating to preparation of engineering contracts.
- Knowledge of state and federal contracting procedures; technical and legal documentation standards; principles of negotiation and conflict management.
- Ability to develop and manage diverse projects.
- Ability in applying analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
- Ability in program planning and management, developing and organizing procedures.
- Ability in assessing construction plans and projects; short and long-term project planning; performance assessment and monitoring.
- Ability to develop comprehensive solutions to complex engineering construction problems; utilize effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives; identify root causes of problems and develop alternative solutions.
- Ability and skill to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability and skill to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.
- Skill in facilitating diverse interest groups to make project decisions.
- Skill in making engineering presentations.
- Skills in demonstrating leadership by recognizing and initiating activities to accomplish objectives, motivate associates and peers, and create a positive work climate.
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.