Project Engineer

Frey Consulting Group; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

HSA/FSA options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Bozeman, MT seeking a Project Engineer to manage geotechnical and civil projects across Southwest Montana. The role blends office analysis with field work, supporting investigations, observations, testing, and client communication.

You will contribute to a growing local office, gain visibility on diverse projects, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-growing region known for its outdoor lifestyle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of civil/geotechnical/construction engineering experience.
• PE license preferred or can obtain licensure within ~6 months.
• Experience in geotechnical engineering, construction observation, or materials testing.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil/geotechnical projects from investigation through construction support.
• Perform geotechnical evaluations, foundation recommendations, slope stability, pavement design, and earth retention studies.
• Support construction observation, field inspections, and materials testing activities.
• Review field reports and project documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Prepare engineering reports, proposals, recommendations, and client deliverables.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and project teams during execution.
• Support multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Mentor field technicians and junior engineers to grow the office capabilities.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Construction observation

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Work Setting: Primarily onsite in Bozeman, MT with limited hybrid flexibility

Travel: Approximately 20% local field work supporting projects throughout Bozeman, Big Sky, Yellowstone, and surrounding areas

Compensation: Competitive base salary with discretionary bonus opportunity

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid vacation, paid sick time, HSA/FSA options, and comprehensive employee benefits package

Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates

Position Summary

A well-established geotechnical and civil engineering consulting firm is seeking a Project Engineer to join its growing Bozeman, Montana office. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, municipal, and resort infrastructure projects throughout Southwest Montana.

This is an excellent opportunity for a civil or geotechnical engineer who enjoys balancing office engineering with field work. The successful candidate will support geotechnical investigations, construction observation, materials testing, project management, and client communication while working alongside a collaborative team in one of the fastest-growing regions in the Mountain West.

Because the Bozeman office is a growing operation, this position offers significant visibility, responsibility, and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil and geotechnical engineering projects from investigation through construction support
• Perform geotechnical engineering evaluations, foundation recommendations, slope stability analyses, pavement design, and earth retention studies
• Support construction observation, field inspections, and construction materials testing activities
• Review field reports, laboratory testing, and project documentation to ensure quality and technical accuracy
• Prepare engineering reports, proposals, recommendations, and client deliverables
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, architects, and project teams throughout project execution
• Support multiple projects while maintaining schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Mentor field technicians and junior engineers while helping build the capabilities of the growing office

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Approximately 3–7 years of relevant civil, geotechnical, or construction engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain licensure within approximately six months
• Experience with geotechnical engineering, construction observation, construction materials testing, or civil project engineering
• Strong technical writing, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams
• Valid driver's license and willingness to perform both office and field work

Preferred Qualifications

• Geotechnical engineering experience
• Construction materials testing (CMT) or construction observation background
• Experience supporting commercial, residential, municipal, heavy civil, or resort infrastructure projects
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or field staff
• Previous consulting engineering experience

Why This Opportunity

• Opportunity to join a growing office with significant visibility and career advancement potential
• Diverse project portfolio spanning commercial, municipal, residential, and resort developments
• Strong mix of office engineering and field experience
• Collaborative, employee-focused culture with long-term career development opportunities
• Work on high-profile projects throughout Bozeman, Big Sky, Yellowstone, and the surrounding region
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, profit sharing, and comprehensive benefits
• Enjoy the exceptional outdoor lifestyle that Southwest Montana has to offer while building your engineering career