Transportation Design Engineer - MidLevel - Missoula

Make Choteau Home; Missoula (MT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan (401K)

Generous PTO

Bonus and profit-sharing incentive

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Missoula is seeking a mid-level Transportation Design Engineer to conceptualize and create transportation engineering designs including highways and urban corridors. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 4+ years of experience, and advanced skills in AutoCAD Civil3D. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for professional development, making it a great place to advance your career while contributing positively to the community.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in transportation engineering projects.
• Familiarity working with the Montana Department of Transportation.
• Licensed PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical project design for various transportation projects.
• Define project scopes, schedules, and budgets with project managers.
• Analyze designs for quality and compliance with specifications.

Skills

Transportation design

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Job description

WGM Group is seeking a mid‑level Transportation Design Engineer to join our team in Missoula in the vibrant Northern Rockies. WGM Group is a multi‑disciplined civil engineering, planning and design firm. In this role you would be responsible for conceptualizing, planning and creating transportation engineering designs such as urban corridors, highways, roundabouts, signals, lighting design, parking analysis, and non‑motorized infrastructure. This role provides design solutions to problems and collaborates with project managers to facilitate the delivery of plans, specifications, and estimates.

Role & Responsibilities

• Play a key role as responsible charge for technical project design and production for a wide range of transportation projects.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Work with engineers and other staff on QA/QC to ensure that designs meet all required specifications, regulations, and contract conditions.
• Utilize technical software programs regularly to analyze and produce quality deliverables for clients.
• Prepare infrastructure cost estimates, technical reports and updates.
• Stay abreast of advances in engineering design and technique to move forward and support innovation within WGM practices.
• Mentor and train junior staff, providing technical direction and expertise to the project team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field (transportation emphasis preferred)
• 4+ years of experience in transportation engineering projects
• Advanced skill in AutoCAD Civil3D
• Solid transportation design skills and a creative approach to problem‑solving
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering design and principles
• Familiarity working with the Montana Department of Transportation or other government agencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize projects and daily workload
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate on the execution of projects and deliverables as this role will work closely with project manager
• Licensed PE preferred

Compensation & Benefits Package

WGM Group promotes a healthy work-life balance, offering both flexible and hybrid work schedules. In addition, WGM provides hourly pay to all employees; all hours worked over 40/week are eligible for overtime compensation.

WGM offers full‑time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flex spending accounts, retirement savings plan (401K) with matching contributions, generous PTO, holiday pay, and a bonus and profit‑sharing incentive.

WGM Group supports the professional development of employees by helping to offset professional licensing and offering Education Cost Assistance for training and continuing education programs.

About WGM Group

For over 50 years, WGM Group has helped create healthy communities, improved the natural environment, and enhanced regional infrastructure by working with our trusted partners in both the government and private sectors. WGM Group is a great place to work thanks to the commitment to service demonstrated by the people we hire and the spirit of teamwork which is an integral part of the work environment.

WGM Group is committed to the communities in which we do business. We contribute a portion of our profits to making our communities a better place to live. The company is founded on the principles of hard work and professional competence, while striving to create a fun and enjoyable workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WGM Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. WGM Group complies with all state and federal non discrimination laws including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended and the new Americans with Disabilities Act. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, new employees must provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.