Bridge Design Engineering Manager

• 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)
• Employees in this position receive 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 forPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

For information on the Montana Department of Transportations mission vision and values please visit our website: advertised salary includes the $1.00 increase passed by the 2025 MT State Legislature regarding the state pay plan effective July 1 2026.

Required Education and Experience:

• The required knowledge and skills are acquired through education at least equivalent to a bachelors degree in civil engineering or closely related engineering field with an emphasis on structural design.
• This position requires a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in bridge or structural engineering. Of those Seven (7) years three (3) years must be as a licensed professional engineer.
• This position requires a minimum of one (1) year of supervision team lead experience or equivalent education in an approved management development course.
• Certifications licensure or other credentials include Professional Engineering license in the State of Montana or through comity at time of hire.
• Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the theory principles methods and techniques of civil and structural engineering and associated mathematics and physical sciences.
• Working knowledge of the methods and practices of the other divisions and work units in MDT such as Planning Engineering (geotechnical hydraulics road design environmental traffic survey etc.) Construction and Materials; the engineering policy methods and procedures of the Department of Transportation and applicable regulations standards and specifications AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and Guides.
• Skill in effective team building techniques; effective written and verbal communications; organizing directing and supervising professional and paraprofessional personnel; dealing tactfully with the public and with governmental officials; and planning organizing and directing multiple engineering activities for short and long-term projects.
• Skill in developing and evaluating solutions to complex engineering problems by classical methods and advanced computer applications; applying analysis and professional judgment to draw conclusions and make recommendations; assessing construction plans and projects; and exercising engineering judgment in the interpretation of design codes field and research data.
• Ability to plan organize and direct multiple engineering activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other agencies and the public; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to make engineering presentations to the public; to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.

Required 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.

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 below.

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. 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.

Effective 5/26/2026 MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9 your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify please visit the E-Verify website found here .