Staff Engineer, Civil Engineering

Location

Great Falls - Great Falls, MT 59405 US (Primary)

Site Development/Subdivision

$31.00 - $44.00

Full-time

25 - 50% Occasionally

Our Great Falls team is expanding and would encourage applicants to consider relocating to the area! Located in north central Montana, Great Falls has a low cost of living with housing availability and short commutes to surrounding areas for those that like to live more rural or travel. With a strong sense of community, the school and educational opportunities are highly rated with many community events and parks and recreation programs.

The area is a cross between a growing city and rural slow‑paced lifestyle with access to many outdoor activities such as fly fishing, hiking, biking, hunting, camping, skiing, and snowmobiling, offering year round adventures! Close iconic destinations include:
The Missouri River (a blue ribbon trout destination), Lewis & Clark National Forest, Showdown Ski Area, Glacier National Park and Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex.

Our Stahly office thrives serving the community and their many needs:
Site Development/Subdivisions, Survey, Transportation, and more. With a backlog of projects, working out of this office will provide access to the community and build your portfolio with diverse and interesting projects.

We welcome you to apply and join our team where you can build your career where others vacation – Great Falls offers opportunity, affordability, and an unmatched outdoor lifestyle! Stahly offers relocation assistance depending on qualifications.

Assists Project Engineer/Manager in completing project elements

• 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

Field operations may include walking and standing for extended periods of time and/or lifting equipment in excess of 50 lbs.

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.

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• 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.

B.A. or B.S. in Civil Engineering, Licensed Engineering Intern (E.I.)