Professional Engineer - Bridge Design

About the role

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting two Professional Engineers in Bridge Design. This position is a professional structural design engineer. The Engineer is assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis and is responsible for all work with minimal guidance and direction from the Bridge Area Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assigned final design work, design review work, and final bridge plan checking on a project level basis.
• Assigned preliminary design work, which may be done in conjunction with the Bridge Area Engineer or be assigned in terms of the general results expected.
• Ensures bridge design work affects the safety of the public, adhering to State law requiring the work to be done with a licensed professional engineer in responsible charge.
• Has gained the necessary judgment, skills, and abilities through education and experience to be in responsible charge of the engineering work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of bridge structural design, including seismic analysis and design, and requirements of preliminary design.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Alternative qualifications include graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of Civil Engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences, especially the methods and practices of bridge structural design.
• Familiarity with AASHTO Design Specifications and standards, Bridge design standards and policies, industry guidelines and practices, and bridge and road construction methods.
• Ability to perform engineering analyses, apply engineering concepts, techniques, and procedures to various situations and circumstances.
• Skills at evaluating structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and constructability; identifying construction and design conflicts.
• Ability to apply engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards.
• Proficiency in preparing calculations, reports, and other documentation necessary to complete a design project.
• Skilled in using office engineering instruments including computers and hand-held calculators.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing plans and sharing information with designers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and the public.

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 in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design, or a related field. Minimum of 4 years of experience in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana. Alternative qualifications include graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of Civil Engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences, especially the methods and practices of bridge structural design. Familiarity with AASHTO Design Specifications and standards, Bridge design standards and policies, industry guidelines and practices, and bridge and road construction methods. Ability to perform engineering analyses, apply engineering concepts, techniques, and procedures to various situations and circumstances. Skills at evaluating structural calculations and contract documents for clarity, accuracy, completeness, and constructability; identifying construction and design conflicts. Ability to apply engineering judgment when interpreting design guidelines and standards. Proficiency in preparing calculations, reports, and other documentation necessary to complete a design project. Skilled in using office engineering instruments including computers and hand-held calculators. Effective written and verbal communication skills for preparing plans and sharing information with designers, engineers, non-technical personnel, and the public.

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 in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.

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

• 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.
• For assistance with the application process, contact the HR representative listed below.
• The Montana Department of Transportation is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
• Effective 5/26/2026, MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.