Traffic Design Technician / Designer

Job Description - Traffic Design Technician / Designer )

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for 2 Signing Designers in our Traffic and Safety Bureau. This is an entry level drafter position located in the MDT Headquarters office within the Traffic Design Section. Duties consist primarily of using CADD software to prepare contract documents (summary, specification, plan sheets, details, and other engineering sheets) used for the construction of highway projects. Performs a variety of technical and pre-professional field, office, and administrative duties in support of ongoing design projects. This entry level position will receive extensive training and experience in signing design.

This position is part of a career ladder with advancement opportunities.

For a copy of the applicable job description, please contact Morgan Stibi at

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
• 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
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
• A resume detailing your qualifications and work history.

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Required Education and Experience:

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

• The required knowledge and skill are typically acquired through a High School Diploma or equivalent. That includes a class or classes that address CADD, Trigonometry, and Geometry. Engineering experience, drafting experience, or applicable MDT experience can be substituted for education on a one for one basis.
  • Prior engineering experience and/or prior MDT experience is preferred.
• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or equivalent and some technical training or experience in drafting and technical work in highway design, survey, transportation planning, highway construction, traffic engineering or a related field.
• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree or equivalent and at least one year of technical training or experience in design drafting technology that includes a working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.

Designer I ($31.49)

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to related AAS/2-years college/vocational training.
• Combination of technical education and experience equivalent to four years in civil engineering technology or design drafting including demonstrated experience using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.

Designer II ($32.68)

• Combination of technical education and experience equivalent to five years in civil engineering technology or design drafting that includes demonstrated experience using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
• This position requires a minimum of 2 years of work related experience.

Designer III ($39.36)

• The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s Degree/2-years college/vocational training in civil engineering technology, design drafting, or a related field.
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in civil engineering technology or design drafting that includes demonstrated experience using computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding the concept of design drafting technology. Working knowledge of computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software packages.
• Effective written and verbal communication with a variety of audiences, maintain professional working relationships, and can operate various types of office equipment.

Other Information:

• 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.
• This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.
• 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 .
• 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.
• 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,

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months,