Field Services Engineer - (25141292)
Position Title: Field Services Engineer
Description:
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting a Field Services Engineer. This position provides leadership and oversight for environmental compliance in construction and maintenance activities. The Field Services Engineer ensures the Montana Department of Transportation meets regulatory obligations regarding erosion control, water quality, and environmental permitting while maintaining consistent implementation of environmental policy and procedures.
For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Sarah Peterson at sjpeterson@mt.gov.
Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:
For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values
Required Education and Experience:
The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
This position requires a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental or civil engineering, construction, or maintenance, and at least one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience.
Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include: Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Montana
Alternative qualifications include: Other combinations of education and experience may be considered equivalent to the above minimums.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required Application Materials:
Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”
If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed above.
Other Information
House Bill 13, passed by the 2025 State Legislature, will include an increase to the base pay for this position by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2025.
Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes 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.
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 406.444.6054.
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.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.
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. Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
44.10 - 44.10 Hourly
Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
: 1 Employee Status: Regular Schedule: Full-Time
: Standard
: Day Job
: Yes, 20 % of the Time
: Helena
Agency: Department of Transportation Union: 000 - None
: Jun 13, 2025, 12:27:44 PM
: Jun 29, 2025, 11:59:00 PM
Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume
Contact Name: Sarah J. Peterson | Contact Email: sjpeterson@mt.gov | Contact Phone: 406-475-2928 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
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