Civil Engineering Specialist

Job Title

Civil Engineering Specialist - )

Billings and Lewistown

Civil Engineering Specialists are responsible for conducting in-depth engineering and analysis, administering contracts, overseeing projects and project design, and may serve as lead workers. Work is assigned through instruction on specific engineering objectives and direction and the incumbent determines the best solution based on established engineering guidelines, knowledge, and skills. Completed work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

• A resume and transcripts (must be submitted by closing date)
• At time of position entry (graduation), candidates must possess the following:
  • Entry Level – The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Mid Level – This position also requires a minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
  • Top Level – This position also requires a minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:
  Top Level Engineers are required to have an engineering intern certification or be a licensed Professional Engineer.

Develops sufficient engineering knowledge, skill, and judgment in a specific practice area to perform the routine engineering tasks in the assigned area. Although the knowledge acquired is in a specific work area, that knowledge and competence should reasonably transfer to other work areas at the same level.

Broad knowledge of engineering practices and principles and construction methods, processes and procedures, computer-assisted drafting and design software, and engineering techniques are required for projects of moderate complexity. A journey level knowledge of federal guidelines and procedures regarding road design and construction is also required.

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. Top candidates will be invited to participate in a behavioral‑based interview prior to final selection. This is an entry‑level Civil Engineering Specialist position. Passage of the FE is not required; however, if the successful candidate has passed the FE and holds current EIT Certification, he/she will be hired as non‑union.

If the successful candidate has passed their FE but does not hold current EIT certification or PE licensure, he/she will be hired as part of the MFPE union.

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 .

Salary: $32.04 – 38.36 hourly. Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

• Number of Openings: 4
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑Time
• Job Type: Standard
• Shift: Day Job
• Travel:
  Yes, 5 % of the Time
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Billings
• Other Locations:
  Lewistown
• Agency:
  Department of Transportation
• Union:
  Montana Federation of Public Employees
• Posting Date:
  Feb 23, 2026, 4:59:08 PM
• Closing Date:
  Ongoing
• Training Assignment:
  Not Applicable
• 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.

Contact Name:
Lori Edgar
Contact Email: ledgar
Contact Phone: