Utility Agent

Job Description - Utility Agent )

Position Title: Utility Agent - )

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for two Utility Agents. These positions coordinate utility relocation projects and railroad involvements by partnering with other areas within the Project Development & Delivery program. They are responsible for administering contracts for project‑related work and for providing input and review of subsurface utility engineer projects. One position will be in the Utility Construction Section and one position will be in the Utility Engineering section.

Both positions work out of the Helena office.

• Coordinate utility relocation projects and railroad involvements.
• Administer contracts for project‑related work.
• Provide input and review of subsurface utility engineer projects.
• Direct, organize, and coordinate multiple staff and projects.
• Interpret and translate technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Learn the state and federal regulations pertaining to utility placement and relocation.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Real Estate, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum: 2 years of experience in Utilities, Right of Way, Engineering, or a related field.
• Alternative combinations of related experience and education may be considered. For example, 6 years of related experience.
• Skill in directing, organizing, and coordinating multiple staff and projects.
• Ability to examine, interpret and translate technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to learn state and federal regulations pertaining to utility placement and relocation.

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low‑cost clinics for state employees and their families.
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation).
• Employees receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a work week.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Benefits apply on the first day of employment.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

$38.99 per hour. Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible. Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan.

Regular full‑time schedule. Shift: Day Job.

Yes, 10% of the time.

Helena. Agency:
Department of Transportation. Union:
Montana Federation of Public Employees.

Posting Date:
Feb 27, 2026. Closing Date:
Mar 16, 2026.

Contact Name:
Alycia Gereg
Contact Email: agereg
Contact Phone: 406‑475‑1712

Cover Letter, Resume.

Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form authorizing 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.

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non‑bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non‑bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

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 .

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.

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