This position is eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus for employees new to state government or rehires who have not worked for the State in the previous 6 months. The selected candidate may be eligible to receive relocation expenses as outlined in the DNRC Moving and Relocation Policy. This position has pay levels. Starting pay will be set based on education and experience. You may be eligible to move up within the pay levels during your employment based on the criteria outlined in the Performance Matrix. DNRC Professional Engineering Performance Matrix Level 1 - $44.52 Level 2 - $46.57 Level 3 - $48.62 Work Unit Overview: The State of Montana, through DNRC Water Resource Division's State Water Projects Bureau, administers the operation, maintenance, management, and rehabilitation of State-owned water projects including 23 dams, over 250 miles of irrigation canals and the Broadwater Missouri Toston Hydroelectric facility. The Bureau provides oversight of these projects by delivering inspection, instrumentation, engineering, and operation services. Job Overview: DNRC is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated Professional Engineer to join our team for a challenging yet rewarding career. The role requires not just strong engineering skills but also the ability to work in physically demanding conditions, often outdoors on the dams and their appurtenant structures. This position requires a Montana professional engineer's license and civil engineering expertise to perform an extensive range of engineering functions relating to the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, and modification of state-owned dams. The success of the State Water Projects Bureau dam safety program requires a strong and diverse engineering background including formal education, specialized training, and design experience specifically related to water conveyance, storage, and dams. The dam safety program exists to ensure continued safe and reliable dam operation, in accordance with state and federal dam safety regulations. Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities):These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent. Coordinate the Bureau's annual dam safety and O&M inspection program. Conduct annual dam safety and O&M inspections on all State Water Projects Bureau owned dams. Coordinate the Bureau's efforts for inspection, reporting, and submittal of Five-Year Engineer's Dam Evaluations on State-regulated high-hazard dams in support of operation permit renewals, and similar efforts for federally regulated dams. Conduct and prepare regulatory Five-Year Engineer's Evaluations for high-hazard dams. Perform engineering design, project management, and contract management on maintenance, repair, modification, regulatory evaluation, and technical analysis projects. Responsible for assessing the condition and performance of state-owned dams, identifying potential dam safety issues, and recommending corrective actions and repair alternatives to ensure continued safe and reliable operation. Responsible for identifying, prioritizing and recommending operations related maintenance and repair actions. Provide engineering support and technical assistance and oversight for ongoing project operations and modifications. Coordinate inspections, maintenance activities, and repair projects with other DNRC staff, water user associations, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other parties. Work is typically performed in the office; however, this position requires extensive travel and fieldwork. Travel may occur under various weather conditions, extend beyond normal business hours, comprise approximately 30% of total work time and be periodic in nature. As the primary point of contact and subject matter expert, the incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours to meet deadlines or respond to incidents or emergencies which may affect the safety of State-owned dams, and ultimately downstream property and life. Benefits: Live and play inHelena Montanawhich is located in the beautiful Rocky Mountains and sits halfway between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. Montana offers an abundance ofrecreational opportunities, including camping, fishing, hunting, as well as world class mountain biking and hiking. These are just a few of our other benefits: Work/life balance with flexible schedules and partial telework available within the state of Montana. 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays. (Vacation days increase with continued state service) Longevity payincreases with continuous service. Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - clickhereto learn more. Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics - clickhereto learn more. Choice between two different retirement plans:The Defined Benefit Retirement Planand The DefinedContributionRetirement Plan. An optional 457(b)Deferred Compensation Planis also available to supplement your retirement. Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness Career progression, continuing education, training opportunities and room for professional growth. State employee discounts at various businesses across the state. Military leave: Up to 15 days of military leave with full pay. Required Application Materials: Resume Cover Letter HELPFUL HINT:You must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application. Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): This position requires a thorough knowledge of all fields of civil engineering with emphasis on geotechnical, hydrologic, hydraulic, and structural engineering, dam design and operation, and civil and water resources construction practices. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering or other closely related engineering field from an ABET or another similar accredited program. Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE). PE licensure in Montana is required within 6-months of hire. A minimum of two years of applicable post-PE licensure experience is desired but alternatives will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of civil engineering as it may be applied to the design, construction, repair, and modification of dams. This should include education and experience in a relevant specialized field such as geotechnical, hydrologic, hydraulic, or structural engineering. Knowledge sufficient to sign regulatory dam inspection and evaluation reports with the implied assurances of a professional engineering license. Ability to assess whether conditions observed in the field or determined through technical review or analysis pose a serious risk. Ability to make correct and timely decisions in the field using in-depth experience and sound judgement. Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly present complex technical information. Experience with construction, field instrumentation, water measurement, soil and concrete testing, geologic and geotechnical drilling. Experience with CAD, GIS, hydrologic, hydraulic, geotechnical modeling programs, and databases. Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recently complete 36 months. Applicants must be able to work in a variety of physically demanding field conditions including traversing sloped earthen embankments, spillways, and uneven surfaces, climbing 80' ladders, working in gate towers, conduits, manholes, and other confined spaces. Eligibility to work:In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The state of Montana does not sponsor Visa's or Green Cards. Title: *Dam Safety Engineer ($6000 Sign-on Bonus) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25141753
