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SalaryThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Environmental Project Development Engineer. This position is responsible for performing engineering analysis and technical Review of proposed transportation projects to ensure that MDT’s work is conducted in accordance with Federal, State and Local environmental requirements. This position works with an interdisciplinary design team to integrate resource report findings, design alternatives, design parameters, land use, utility, right-of-way, and highly sensitive environmental issues into an appropriate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) document. Additionally, this position coordinates with the US Army Corps of engineers to secure Clean Water Act - Section 404 permits, and Tribal water resource permits. Additionally, this position develops project specific contract special provisions to ensure that environmental commitments made in the environmental document and those required by the 404 and tribal permits are carried through project construction. This position coordinates with all areas of MDT’s preconstruction design team as well as various federal, state, county, local, public, and private entities to ensure public and private expectations and legal requirements are achieved. Your supervisor is a professional engineer.
For a full job description, please contact Sarah J. Peterson at sjpeterson@mt.gov.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- 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 Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
Required Education and Experience:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible engineering work, preferably in an environmental field. In addition, the incumbent is expected to pursue continuing education and research to maintain a contemporary knowledge of the ever-evolving environmental field including engineering and design practices, technologies, environmental regulation.
Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: A passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering exam (FE), or certification as an Engineering Intern. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Extensive knowledge of environmental and civil engineering disciplines as they relate to environmental resource management.
- Knowledge of the methods and practices of highway construction, engineering and design, and related policies, methods, procedures, specifications, and standards and regulations; and contract administration.
- Environmental document development and analysis; erosion and sediment control; applicable state, federal, AASHTO, and FHWA requirements and standards; applicable state, federal, and tribal laws and permit requirements such as USDOT Act Section 4(f), NEPA, MEPA, COE, water acts, and all other applicable environmental requirements, laws, and acts.
- Ability to exercise sound engineering judgment when analyzing and developing solutions to complex environmental engineering problems, including those involving contextually sensitive issues.
- Knowledge of contract management relative to various contracted services, and project administration.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to negotiate with others to benefit the project as well as preserving and/or improving long-term relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently to effectively manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to establish project priorities and organize work while coordinating a large number of projects simultaneously.
Required Application Materials:
- A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.
Other Information
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.
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.
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.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
Salary: $ 41.28 - 41.28 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time Job Type: Standard
Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Primary Location: Helena
Agency: Department of Transportation Union: 000 - None
Posting Date: Mar 14, 2024, 2:31:28 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Apr 1, 2024, 12:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials: Resume
Contact Name: Sarah Peterson | Contact Email: sjpeterson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-475-2928
