Alternative Project Engineer

About the role

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Alternative Project Engineers. The position performs project management duties to develop and complete multiple concurrent, complex, and multi-discipline transportation-related alternative delivery projects with multiple separate alternative delivery firms simultaneously. The position is responsible for developing, directing and monitoring state-wide diverse and complex projects; developing, negotiating, executing, and administrating Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), and Independent Cost Estimator (ICE) contracts state-wide. In addition, the position may manage or assist in managing consultant design projects through MDT’s Transportation Alternatives and/or Consultant Plans Sections.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete multiple concurrent, complex, multi-discipline transportation-related alternative delivery projects.
• Develop, direct, and monitor state-wide diverse and complex projects.
• Develop, negotiate, execute, and administer DB, PDB, CM/GC, and ICE contracts statewide.
• Manage or assist in managing consultant design projects through MDT’s Transportation Alternatives and/or Consultant Plans Sections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience including project planning, design, or construction.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
• Montana Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• DBIA certification preferred.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering for the design and construction of transportation projects.
• Knowledge of state and federal contracting procedures; technical and legal documentation standards; principles of negotiation and conflict management; and knowledge of MDT internal organization and functions.
• Ability to develop and manage diverse projects; applying analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership by recognizing and initiating activities to accomplish objectives, motivating peers, and working to maintain a positive work culture.

Benefits

• 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).
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time 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.
• Participation in VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) for eligible‑retirement qualified employees (annual election).