Project Engineer - Transportation

Job Title

Project Engineer - Transportation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Bozeman - Bozeman, MT 59715 US
Cowley, WY - Cowley, WY 82420 US
Helena - Helena, MT 59601 US (Primary)

Department

Road & Bridge

Category

Engineering

Salary Grade

$38.00 - $51.00

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

0 - 25% As Needed, Intermittent

Job Description

Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• May serve at the direction of the Project Manager, Senior Engineer, or Principal
• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains project data base by entering and backing up data.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Physical Demands (if any):
Field operations may include walking and standing for extended periods of time and/or lifting equipment in excess of 50 lbs.

Work Environment:
Project Engineers can be located in any of the Stahly Engineering offices and/or in temporary field offices operating for extended periods of time. Must be prepared for both the office environment and field operations.

# of Hires Needed

1

Hiring Manager

Thompson, Kathy (Department Manager - Bozeman)

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requirements: Analysis, Design Skills, Project Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Process Improvement, Technical Understanding, Documentation Skills, Safety Management, and Supervision.
• Design skills and technical understanding of engineering fields that may include
  • transportation related design;
  • water distribution and treatment;
  • sewer collection and treatment;
  • structural engineering; and
  • storm water drainage, including hydrology and hydraulics.
• Skill and experience in the project management process
• Knowledge of engineering related support services that may include survey, geotechnical practices, material testing, permitting requirements, and construction management/inspection
• Knowledge of safety management practices and ability to direct a project team in safety related practices
• Ability to supervise other professionals and manage sub-contracted service contractors
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Communication and writing skills
• Documentation skills
• Ability to write and review contract documents and specifications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and clientele in a team-oriented environment
• Capability to conduct public relations activities required for projects which may include client contact, city and county governments, state agencies, federal agencies, and public meetings.

Required Education and Experience:
B.A. or B.S. in Civil Engineering, Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, including EI experience.