Role OverviewThe Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a District Utility Agent in the Glendive District. This position serves as a Utility Agent and coordinates major utility relocation projects; coordinates railroad involvement; administers contracts for project-related work; provides input and review of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects; provides customer support in Utility Permitting Administration System (UPAS) and performs a variety of other duties in support of the Department mission and ongoing Bureau operations and activities.
What You Will Do
Coordinates major utility relocation projects, administers contracts, provides input and review of subsurface utility engineering (SUE) projects, and provides customer support in Utility Permitting Administration System (UPAS).
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position requires thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of highway engineering, mathematics, utility design and construction, state and federal regulations pertaining to utility placement and relocation, right of way acquisition, project management, contract administration, and environmental issues and regulations as they apply to road construction and utility relocation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Survey, Design/Drafting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Utilities, or a related Engineering field
- Ability to read and interpret highway plans (road plans, right of way plans, utility plans, etc.)
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
- Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
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