Consultant Plans Engineer

The Consultant Plans Engineer serves as the Consultant Design Bureau’s Consultant Plans Engineer and Section Supervisor, responsible for developing and managing major consultant engineering projects and contracts for statewide projects. This role includes 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 and directly manages a staff of 9.0 FTE within the Section. The Consultant Design Bureau oversees transportation design projects, including the procurement and management of all professional consultant services contracts for MDT, and coordinates design work between consultants and MDT. The Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program is also managed within this Bureau.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage major consultant engineering projects and contracts for statewide projects.
• Develop and administer Section policies, standards, and program functions to ensure compliance with engineering standards, State and federal regulations, and Department requirements.
• Supervise a staff of 9.0 FTE within the Section.
• Oversee the procurement and management of professional consultant services contracts for MDT.
• Coordinate and document design work between consultants and MDT.
• Manage the Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 4 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience in design, construction, or maintenance.
• 2 years of experience in program or project management.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• A Montana Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications may be considered.

Skills

• Knowledge of civil engineering concepts and theories, mathematics, contract law, and administration.
• Knowledge of project planning, research methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, AASHTO, and FHWA standards; project specifications; and highway construction methods.
• Skill in project management, planning, and organizing the work of others.
• Skill in developing and administering diverse projects and functions.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Access to Montana Health Centers (low-cost clinics for state employees and their families).
• State retirement plan and deferred compensation opportunities.
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment.
• Participation in a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association) group.

Pay

The advertised salary includes the 2.5% increase passed by the 2025 MT State Legislature regarding the state pay plan, effective July 1, 2026.