Engineering Designer

Robert Peccia & Associates • Missoula, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Engineering Designer to join our Water/Wastewater Group in Missoula. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to build technical skills while working alongside experienced project engineers and managers on meaningful municipal water and wastewater projects. You will contribute to a variety of projects serving Montana communities, gaining hands-on experience across planning, design, and construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Engineering Intern (EI) certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months.
• 0–4 years in water/wastewater, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, collaborative, able to meet deadlines, and eager to grow professionally.
• A positive attitude and commitment to be an active participant in our employee-owned culture and alignment with RPA’s Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate with Project Managers, Design Team Leaders, and Project Engineers across all phases of water and wastewater projects.
• Apply engineering design standards to help prepare construction plans, specifications, and contract documents for water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems, lift stations, lagoons, and treatment plants.
• Identify and perform engineering calculations and analyses based on studies and design standards; prepare written summaries of findings, including design reports and submittals.
• Assist in the preparation of master plans, preliminary engineering reports (PERs), and funding application materials for programs such as MCEP, CDBG, DNRC, Rural Development, and DEQ SRF.
• Attend project meetings and prepare meeting summaries as required; alert the project team of any anticipated delays or issues that may affect the project schedule.
• Assist with construction observation and contract administration, including verifying work conforms to contract documents, maintaining a construction diary, processing payment requests, preparing record drawings, and supporting project closeout.
• Help ensure designs meet DEQ requirements and applicable state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level