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The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Bridge Inspection QA Engineer. This position is an experienced and licensed professional structural engineer that provides statewide technical leadership for bridge inspection and load rating. It is an expert in SNBI bridge inspection and one or more major types of bridges such as steel girders, trusses, timber, prestressed concrete, or others. This expertise and other engineering knowledge is used to provide leadership to the statewide bridge condition inspection program (SNBI). This position also administers the NBIS Quality Assurance (QA) program, coordinates bridge operations with Motor Carrier Services, and assists with the bridge maintenance and scour program. This position travels statewide approximately 20% of the time, to work with inspectors and review bridge inspections and repairs.

This position collaborates closely with the Load Rating QA Engineer to meet program objectives. The Bridge Inspection QA Engineer oversees quality assurance for bridge inspection activities and provides support on load rating matters, while the Load Rating QA Engineer leads quality assurance for load rating activities and assists with bridge inspection topics. These complementary roles work in tandem to strengthen and complete each other's QA efforts, providing seamless, statewide technical leadership to bridge inspectors and load rating engineers in support of Montana's SNBI Bridge Inspection and NTIS Tunnel Inspection programs.

For a full job description, please contact Elisa Schock at eschock@mt.gov.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• 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 for Public 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 Transportation's mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education and Experience:

       A bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis, steel design, and reinforced concrete design. 

       Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

       Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Montana.  Incumbents with PE registration in another State that are eligible for PE registration in Montana through Comity will be considered.

       Proof of successful completion (minimum 70% passing score) of a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approved comprehensive NBIS bridge inspection training course and certification as an NBIS Team Leader, or successful course completion and certification within 6 months of hire.

       Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

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, https://www.e-verify.gov.