Engineering Designer

Robert Peccia & Associates; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Retirement Plan

100% Employee Owned ESOP

Competitive salary and bonuses

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is seeking an Engineering Designer at the entry level to join our civil engineering teams across Montana offices. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply for a path that supports professional growth and hands-on experience in infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, project managers, and designers on transportation, water, site civil, airports, and structures projects, gaining exposure from planning through construction phases.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a project team.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Design: Assist with development of designs, plans, specifications, quantities, and estimates.
• Technical Analysis: Perform calculations, evaluate alternatives, analyze data, assist with technical recommendations.
• Reports and Documentation: Aid in planning documents, engineering reports, and design documentation.
• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, agencies.
• Field Work: Participate in data collection, site visits, inspections, and field activities.
• Construction Support: Assist with construction documentation and closeout activities.
• Professional Development: Develop skills through hands-on project experience and mentoring.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Engineering Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Job description

Engineering Designer – Entry-Level Civil Engineer

• All Groups
• All Office Locations
• $65,000 - $80,000 base salary
• Regular Full-Time

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) welcomes applications from recent graduates and early-career engineers interested in building their careers with our employee-owned civil engineering firm.

This posting will remain open as we look for talented entry-level engineers for opportunities across our offices and technical groups. Hiring needs vary over time, and applications will be considered as positions become available.

As an Engineering Designer at RPA, you will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, designers, and technical staff on a variety of infrastructure projects serving communities throughout Montana and the region. Depending on your interests, experience, office preference, and RPA’s staffing needs, opportunities may be available in transportation, water and wastewater, site civil, airports, structures, or other civil engineering disciplines.

Engineering Designers gain hands-on experience throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of projects while developing the technical and professional skills needed to advance within the engineering profession.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Engineering Design: Assist with the development of engineering designs, construction plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates.
• Technical Analysis: Perform engineering calculations, evaluate alternatives, analyze data, and assist with preparation of technical recommendations.
• Reports and Documentation: Assist with planning documents, engineering reports, technical memoranda, design documentation, and project correspondence.
• Project Coordination: Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, agencies, and other members of multidisciplinary project teams.
• Field Work: Participate in data collection, site visits, construction observation, inspections, and other field activities as appropriate for the project and technical group.
• Construction Support: Assist with construction documentation, contract administration, record drawings, and project closeout activities.
• Professional Development: Develop technical expertise through hands-on project experience, mentoring, training, and involvement in professional and community organizations.

We are primarily interested in recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to learn, grow, and become long-term contributors to RPA. Desired qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related engineering field.
• Engineering Intern (EI) certification, or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
• 0–4 years of engineering, design, construction, internship, or related experience.
• Fundamental understanding of engineering principles and design and construction practices.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn new technical skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a project team.
• Willingness to travel and perform field work when required by project assignments.
• A positive attitude and commitment to being an active participant in RPA’s employee-owned culture and alignment with our Core Values.

Applicants are encouraged to identify their preferred RPA office location(s) and areas of technical interest as part of the application process. Placement will depend on the candidate’s interests and qualifications as well as current opportunities and staffing needs within RPA.

About RPA

RPA is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm headquartered in Montana. Since 1978, RPA has built a reputation for personalized service and practical, sustainable solutions for our clients.

Our employee-owners are the cornerstone of our success. We foster an open and collaborative work environment where employees have opportunities to grow professionally, contribute to the direction of the company, and share directly in RPA’s success.

Company Culture and Benefits

RPA invests in our employees, their professional development, their communities, and their futures. Our benefits include:

• Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
• 100% Employee Owned:Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides you with direct ownership in the company, aligning your success with ours.
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses: Enjoy a rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company-wide bonus program.
• Flexible Work Environment: We support work-life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
• Professional Growth: We support and encourage professional development and involvement in civic/professional organizations and provide ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.

Additional details about our benefits can be found on ourRPA Advantage Page.