Staff Engineer

Our Great Falls team•Great Falls, MT

5d•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. Assists Project Engineer/Manager in completing project elements.

Requirements

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.)

Responsibilities

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