Project Engineer - Transportation

Stahly Engineering & Associates; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahly Engineering & Associates is looking for a Project Engineer in Billings, Montana. This role involves completing engineering projects by organizing and controlling various project elements. Candidates should have a B.A. or B.S. in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, and a minimum of 4 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, an understanding of safety management practices, and proficiency in project-related software. This position offers a mix of office and fieldwork, ensuring a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, including EI experience.
• Ability to supervise other professionals and manage subcontractors.
• Knowledge of safety practices and ability to enforce them.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and controls project elements to complete engineering projects.
• Develops project objectives by conferring with management.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring progress and resolving issues.

Skills

Analysis

Design Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Methods and Procedures

Safety Management

Communication Skills

Education

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

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Tools

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

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.

Physical Demands

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.