Engineer - Engineer

Job Posting

The City of Kalispell is hiring for the position of either Engineer 1 or Engineer 2.

Job Title:

Engineer 1

Department:
Public Works

Union:
Non-Union

Salary Range: $79,686 - $102,005 DOQ

Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employee & reduced rates for dependents. State retirement plan, 3-weeks' vacation, paid sick leave, 10 State and Federal holidays. This position may be participating in a VEBA program.

FLSA:
Exempt

Date:
July 1, 2026

General

Purpose:

The principal function of an employee in this position is to apply professional standards to plan, oversee, and manage municipal engineering projects and to administer, coordinate, research, and implement citywide programs and plans. Additional responsibilities include; designing street and utility infrastructure systems, surveying, preparing plans and specifications, preparing bid documents and cost estimates, performing traffic analysis and recommendations, and reviewing design plans, reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with City Code, Regulations, permitting, and Standards.

Supervision Received:
Works under general supervision of the Deputy Public Works Director or their designate.

Supervision Exercised:
Supervises the activities of staff as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management (50%)

Plans, drafts, designs, recommends, and approves construction and maintenance of City streets, curbs, sidewalks, ADA requirements, traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, water systems, solid waste service, and other related public improvement based on the City codes, regulations and professional standards. Ensures projects are completed on schedule, within the prescribed budget and are constructed to the required quality standards.

Tracks project construction and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and allocated funds. Administers professional service contracts, including; managing professional services and construction contract documents, contract amendments and additional work claims, and providing overall project administration for various City projects. Reviews submittals for compliance with the project specifications. Schedules and conducts pre-bid, pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors, consultants and staff to answer questions and resolve issues.

Processes progress payments and change orders. Prepares quantity and cost estimates of proposed city projects. Procure and administers all relevant permits associated with Public Works projects. Notifies property owners of property impacts and construction schedules of projects as requested including addressing and resolving property-owner and citizen complaints and concerns about projects. Provides project oversight for the construction of contracted public works projects and infrastructure constructed through private development.

Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with permits, plans and specifications, for the project. Using a variety of contemporary survey equipment, establishes vertical control and determines elevations, distances and locations as necessary for the design and inspection of construction projects. Prepares record drawings and associated documentation of completed projects.

Program Management (30%)

Oversees the work and progress of consultants on construction plan development and construction cost estimates, including; ensuring plan development criteria are followed, red lining plans for errors and omission, and making schedule due date adjustments as necessary. Keeps the Supervisors informed and updated on the status of projects and assignments. Responsible for all phases of assigned Public programs including but not limited to:
Annual sidewalk and curbing installation program, including; preparation of specifications, bids, inspection, assessment billing, and warranty work. Administers the underground fuel storage tank mitigation program. City wide addressing. Stormwater Management Program. Right of way, driveway, and erosion control permits. Reviews permits and determines adequacy of applications and data thereon. Performed inspections and oversee compliance. Calculates Impact and Latecomer Fees.

Technical Management (20%)

Provides technical review of new development and redevelopment project design plans, reports and construction to ensure adherence to City standards, regulations, and code. Provides technical review of traffic impact studies and performs traffic analysis for City street networks. Prepares easements and legal descriptions; performs technical drafting; and prepares record drawings and documentation of construction projects.

Peripheral Duties:

Respond to inquiries and concerns of citizens and the business community relative to City rules, regulations, ordinances and the status of projects. Provide technical support to Public Works staff.

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Graduation from a four year college or university with…