Professional Civil Engineer

We have an immediate opening for a professional civil or environmental engineer with a BS or MS in Civil Engineering and an interest in civil/water resources, environmental, geotechnical and/or transportation engineering.

This challenging position will lead you into the exciting fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering, water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering and/or transportation engineering where you will work with our engineering teams in planning, geometric design, hydraulic and hydrologic design, water resources and irrigation projects, reservoir design and permitting, environmental permitting, geotechnical engineering, quantity schedules, bid packages, public interaction, preparation of plans and technical specifications, surveying, and construction engineering.

The successful candidate will be a progressive, self-starting individual and will be given special consideration for knowledge of and experience with AutoCAD Civil3D. Previous experience in project management is an added plus. Some travel is required, and you must have a valid driver's license.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS: Perform engineering design tasks as assigned by project managers
• Mentor and lead associate engineers in completion of design tasks as assigned by project managers
• Assist project managers in and/or lead project development efforts, including marketing, proposal work, and regular client contact
• Develop engineering design plans
• Develop specifications, cost estimates, and bid packages
• Perform regulatory permitting for projects including State, EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies as required
• Lead project decisions regarding technical approaches, cost, and scheduling
• Understand civil engineering concepts and apply those skills to everyday design assignments
• Perform construction administration duties including inspection, daily photos, reviewing contractor pay applications, quality assurance checks, preparation of daily field logs, and other duties as assigned by the project manager
• Assist with field surveying efforts to collect data for design projects and stake construction projects
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil3D to perform engineering design
• Communicate clearly (verbally and in writing)
• Provide quality control and supervision of design plans, specifications, and any other work done under a professional seal
• *Performs all other administrative responsibilities and tasks assigned by management

* These tasks do not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act definition of essential job functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent. However, these tasks still constitute important performance aspects of the job.

• QUALITIES: Embodies our core values (service, quality, and integrity)
• Commitment to best practices
• Ensures the highest levels of quality are met
• Responsive and results oriented in service to clients
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to plan, schedule work, and complete work assignments within established budgets and timelines
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Diligent and dependable
• Able to work on a wide variety of projects
• Collaborate with others to capitalize on our collective capabilities
• Committed to continual learning
• Open to discussion and dissent

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BS. or M.S. in Civil, Chemical, or Engineering from an accredited university degree program required
• Licensure as professional engineer (PE) required in the state of Montana and/or Wyoming.
• 6-15 years of experience in Civil Engineering

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, or sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can be low to moderate.