Project Engineer

Our Great Falls team•Great Falls, MT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.

Requirements

Analysis, Design Skills, Project Management, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Process Improvement, Technical Understanding, Documentation Skills, Safety Management, and Supervision.
Design skills and technical understanding of engineering fields that may include transportation related design; water distribution and treatment; sewer collection and treatment; structural engineering; and storm water drainage, including hydrology and hydraulics.
Skill and experience in the project management process
Knowledge of engineering related support services that may include survey, geotechnical practices, material testing, permitting requirements, and construction management/inspection
Knowledge of safety management practices and ability to direct a project team in safety related practices
Ability to supervise other professionals and manage sub-contracted service contractors
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Communication and writing skills
Documentation skills
Ability to write and review contract documents and specifications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and clientele in a team-oriented environment
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 Professional Engineer (P.E.)
minimum of 4 years of engineering experience, including EI experience.

Responsibilities

Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains project data base by entering and backing up data.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.