District Traffic Engineer

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a District Traffic Engineer in Great Falls. The position is responsible for providing expertise and consultation in the evaluation of traffic control devices to ensure highway safety and that devices and controls meet Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and MDT design criteria; providing a field extension of the Traffic Safety Bureau and/or support to senior District Traffic Engineers by collecting and evaluating site data and making recommendations to resolve safety problems or to enhance highway safety; representing the department with the public and other public and private agencies; coordinating with the Planning Division on qualifying projects in the System Impact Action Process (SIAP) related to the requests for approach permits from major developments; Coordinating with the Planning Division on highway capacity and safety issues related to traffic demand models and long-term impact to the system from local land-use changes; and analyzing non-major approach permit requests.The position reports to the District Engineering Services Supervisor, and does not supervise others.

For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Sarah Peterson at [email protected] .

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.

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
  
  

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Required Education And Experience

Jr Traffic Engineer:

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.

This position requires a minimum of one year experience in a related field.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Position requires a EIT certification.

Sr Traffic Engineer

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.

The position requires four years progressively responsible experience with an emphasis on project design and traffic operational analysis.

Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: PE required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Engineering drafting; CADD; physics; engineering mechanics
• Engineering mathematics including trigonometry, geometry, and calculus
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Knowledge of state and federal traffic engineering regulations
• Knowledge of the geographic area including terrain and site characteristics
• Accident analysis techniques
• Written and verbal communications including presentation methods and technical writing
  
  

Required Application Materials

• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.
• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
  
  

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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.