Project Engineer - Site Development/Subdivision Dept

Stahly Engineering & Associates; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Stahly Engineering & Associates in Great Falls, MT, is expanding and invites qualified civil engineers to relocate, join a team serving community needs in site development, subdivision, and transportation. The role emphasizes project management, design reviews, and compliance with regulations.

With a backlog of diverse projects, candidates will work under senior guidance, contribute to field and office tasks, and uphold safety and quality standards across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Civil Engineering and a P.E. license are required.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, including EI experience.
• Strong design and project management capabilities in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• May serve at the direction of the Project Manager, Senior Engineer, or Principal.
• Develops project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying phases and assigning personnel.
• Reviews bids from contractors to determine responsibilities and costs.
• Determines specifications by studying product design and customer requirements.
• Maintains project schedule and progress; coordinates activities and resolves problems.
• Prepares status reports and recommendations; ensures safety and compliance.

Skills

Analysis

Design

Project Management

CADD

MS Office

Communication

Contract Documents

Public Relations

Safety Management

Team Leadership

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

CADD

Microsoft Office

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.

Stahly offers relocation assistance depending on qualifications.

Please visit this site to learn more about living in Great Falls and the amazing community opportunities available: Live in Great Falls

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.
• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

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.

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.

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.