Project Engineer

Location Great Falls - Great Falls, MT 59405 US (Primary) Salary Grade $38.00 - $51.00 Job Type Full-time Travel 0 - 25% As Needed, Intermittent Job Description Our Great Falls team is expanding and would encourage applicants to consider relocating to the area! Located in north central Montana, Great Falls has a low cost of living with housing availability and short commutes to surrounding areas for those that like to live more rural or travel. With a strong sense of community, the school and educational opportunities are highly rated with many community events and parks and recreation programs. The area is a cross between a growing city and rural slow‑paced lifestyle with access to many outdoor activities such as fly fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, camping, skiing, and snowmobiling, offering year‑round adventures! Close iconic destinations include: The Missouri River (a blue ribbon trout destination), Lewis & Clark National Forest, Showdown Ski Area, Glacier National Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. Our Stahly office thrives serving the community and their many needs: Site Development/Subdivisions, Survey, Transportation, and more. With a backlog of projects, working out of this office will provide access to the community and build your portfolio with diverse and interesting projects. We welcome you to apply and join our team where you can build your career where others vacation – Great Falls offers opportunity, affordability, and an unmatched outdoor lifestyle! Stahly offers relocation assistance depending on qualifications. 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 database 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr