Senior Highway Engineer

• Streets & Highways Group
• All Office Locations
• $95,000 - $120,000 (base salary)
• Regular Full-Time

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is excited to offer a dynamic opportunity for a Senior Highway Engineer within our Streets and Highways Group
. In this role, you will provide design leadership and technical support on roadway and transportation infrastructure projects across the northwest, contributing your expertise to one of the region’s top-ranked transportation teams. We are seeking an innovative, self‑motivated, and team‑oriented leader with a passion for transportation infrastructure, a comprehensive range of roadway design experience, and strong leadership skills.

This role offers significant growth opportunities, including career advancement and leadership pathways within RPA.

• Design Leadership:
  Serve as the discipline lead for roadway design on projects of varying complexity and scope.
• Project Management:
  Plan, manage, and oversee all aspects of small‑to‑medium sized projects, ensuring high‑quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Collaboration:
  
  Act as a team leader for complex, multi‑disciplinary projects, coordinating with engineers, clients, and agencies.
• Client Engagement:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and agencies through proactive communication and exceptional service.
• Mentorship:
  Guide and develop junior engineers, fostering technical and professional growth within the team.
• Documentation & Analysis:
  Prepare written reports, calculations, and comprehensive design documentation.

• Education and Certification:
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field) with a Professional Engineering (PE) license in Montana, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of progressive experience in roadway design. Prior design experience with projects for the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) or Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is highly desirable.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Advanced skills in roadway design software including Civil3D, Micro Station, and GEOPAK.
• Personal Attributes:
  Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple deadlines effectively. Strong interpersonal skills, common sense, and a solutions‑oriented approach are essential for success in this role.

• Generous Retirement Plan: RPA contributes to your retirement future, with no match required, starting on day one.
• 100% Employee Owned:
  Our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) provides you with direct ownership in the company, aligning your success with ours.
• Competitive Salary and Bonuses:
  Enjoy a rewarding compensation structure including competitive base salary and company‑wide bonus program.
• Flexible Work Environment:
  We support work‑life balance with excellent leave policies, flexible schedules, and paid time over 40 hours per week.
• Professional Growth:
  We support and encourage professional development and involvement in civic/professional organizations and provide ample opportunity for career growth within RPA.