Staff Engineer - Site Civil/Subdivision

Stahly Engineering & Associates; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stahly Engineering & Associates in Great Falls, Montana is looking for staff engineers to assist project managers and engineers in various civil engineering tasks. Candidates should have a B.A. or B.S. in Civil Engineering and possess knowledge in engineering fundamentals and drafting software.

This full-time position involves field operations, including surveys and inspections, and requires strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of engineering fundamentals including road design and water distribution.
• Knowledge of survey practices and geotechnical material testing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineer/Manager in completing project elements.
• Utilize drafting software to assist in design.
• Perform field surveys and site inspections.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Survey practices

Geotechnical practices

Permit requirements knowledge

Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD)

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Licensed Engineering Intern (E.I.)

Job description

Salary Grade

$22.00 - $36.00

Job Type

Full-time

Travel

25 - 50% Occasionally

Job Description

Assists Project Engineer/Manager in completing project elements

Essential Functions of the Job

• Serves at the direction and under the supervision of the project engineer/manager
• Provides engineering research and data for projects
• Utilizes computer drafting and analysis software to assist in design
• Assists in writing engineering reports, design specifications, and contract documents
• Performs field survey, material testing, data collection, and site inspections/evaluations
• Observes construction activity to ensure compatibility with designed plans
• Attends team meetings with project staff and clients and effectively communicates project plans, progress, issues, and concerns
• Prepares for and attends public meetings regarding project activity and addresses client and the public’s concerns

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

Staff Engineers can be located either in any Stahly Engineering office and/or in temporary field offices operating for extended periods of time. Must be prepared for both the office environment and field operations.

# of Hires Needed

2

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good understanding of engineering fundamentals in fields that may include
  • road/street design and other transportation related design;
  • water distribution modeling and main extension design;
  • sewer main extension design;
  • structural engineering design;
  • storm water drainage, including hydrology and hydraulics; and
  • technical specification writing.
• Knowledge of survey practices and construction staking
• Knowledge of geotechnical practices and material testing
• Knowledge of permitting requirements and skills related to obtaining permits
• Knowledge of local and state codes
• Familiarity with Design Manuals
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Communication and writing skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and clientele in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to function independently
• 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 Engineering Intern (E.I.)