Staff Civil Engineer

Water & Environmental Technologies; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Performance bonuses

401k plan

ESOP

Job summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee-owned technical consulting firm based in Butte, MT, seeking an entry-level Staff Civil Engineer to apply core engineering principles across Montana projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to develop design solutions and deliverables.

The successful candidate will prepare reports, develop plans and calculations, perform take-offs, and assist construction administration, with occasional site travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University is required.
• If not licensed, ability to obtain EI certification or PE license within one year of employment.
• Basic MS Office skills including Word and Excel.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering reports, develop design plans and calculations.
• Assist in quantity take-offs and construction administration.
• Support project execution through various project phases.
• Review design for quality assurance and quality control.
• Convey design analysis in written reports and documentation.
• Travel to WET job sites and other offices as needed.
• Safety-conscious approach to all tasks and site visits.

Skills

MS Office

Written/Verbal Comm

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Job description

Job Title: Staff Civil Engineer

Location: Butte, Kalispel, Great Falls or other Montana Locations

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering Services

Reports To: Senior Engineer or Project Manager

About Water & Environmental Technologies (WET)

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee-owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Butte, Montana, with offices throughout Montana and Wyoming. Since 2000, WET has grown from a small group of groundwater specialists into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and planners working on water resources, public infrastructure, environmental remediation, and community development projects across the Rocky Mountain region.

Our mission and culture are grounded in delivering high-quality, practical solutions for our clients while supporting our employees and the communities we serve. WET’s vision emphasizes long-term growth for our company, coworkers, clients, and communities through strong company culture, community involvement, and a commitment to quality work. Our core purpose is simple: collaborate with people and solve problems that positively impact the communities we serve.

As an employee-owned company, WET values teamwork, innovation, ethical practice, professional growth, and community engagement—principles that guide how we approach projects and how we support each other as colleagues.

Job Summary

Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee-owned technical consulting firm, headquartered in Butte, Montana, that provides our clients with geoscience and engineering solutions on projects throughout Montana, Wyoming, and the Western US. WET is seeking an entry level full-time self-motivated Civil Engineer who can independently apply core engineering principles and design standards to a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience and technical knowledge to support the development of effective and constructible design solutions.

The successful applicant will collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary design teams to prepare high-quality project deliverables. Responsibilities include preparing engineering reports, developing design plans and calculations, quantity take-offs, construction administration, and supporting various phases of project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Sanitary Sewer collection system design.
• Stormwater treatment and storage.
• Water system pumping facilities and distribution design.
• Design of roads, parking lots, subdivisions, and developments.
• Utilize design software to apply engineering standards of design.
• Ability to understand and assist in the preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Perform construction administration tasks such as project bidding, construction inspection/oversight, documentation of daily activities, materials testing, and interaction with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and others.
• Review for quality assurance and quality control to ensure compliance with WET standards.
• Convey design analysis and results effectively in written reports and documentation.Utilize effective written and oral communication.
• Travel to WET job sites, and other WET offices, as necessary.
• Be safety conscious at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University.
• If not licensed, the ability to obtain an EI certification or PE license within one year of employment.
• Basic MS Office skills including, but not limited to, Word and Excel.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required.

Preferred Skills

• Some experience is preferred, but not required.
• An EI certification is preferred, but not required.
• Survey experience and materials testing certifications are preferred but not required.
• Combination of office work and fieldwork in various weather conditions.
• Will require travel to multiple sites or remote locations.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will range is $60,000 to $75,000 annually and will be based on the successful candidate’s specific qualifications and experience.

WET offers a competitive benefit package that includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• performance-based bonuses
• Employee Sponsored 401k
• employee stock ownership program (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee.

WET offers performance-based bonuses, an Employee Sponsored 401k, and an employee stock ownership program (ESOP) which provides company ownership to all employees at no cost to the employee.

WET is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws and statutes.

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