Senior Civil Highway Engineer-Project Manager

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ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Position title: Senior Civil Highway Engineer-Project Manager
Job status: Exempt, salaried

Location: Join us in any of our six (6) Montana office locations:

Billings, MT

Bozeman, MT

Great Falls, MT

Kalispell, MT

Helena, MT

Missoula, MT

(Relocation assistance available. Must be able to reside in Montana)

TOTAL REWARDS

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

As an employee-owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being.

Whether it’s your family, hobbies, or future goals, we’ve got you covered.

• Up to $130,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
• 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401k matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term , and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Flexible work schedule arrangements

Since 1945, our longstanding and leading engineering legacy for creating solutions that build better communities helps ensure safety, security, and growth for you.

We are a client- and people-focused culture that allows us to thrive as a top 500 engineering design firm due to our unified team, diverse strengths, and individual contributions.

It is why Morrison-Maierle has been voted by Zweigs “Best Places to Work.” Join us as a Senior Civil Highway Engineer within our Transportation group to be part of this success.

POSITION

In this role, the Senior Engineer will champion and lead teams in the designing of federal highway projects for DOT clients. Project work encompasses roadways, high-speed, multi-lane systems, and bridges. These responsibilities include:

• Project Management: leads team from inception to completion to achieve project results on time and within budget.
• Facilitate quality assurance and quality controls on project work within the team.
• Analyze system deficiencies and provide engineering improvement alternatives to meet project goals
• Leverage engineering design software to draft plans, drawings, and models.
• Ensure precise engineering calculations and safety in project design through meticulous attention to detail.
• Draft technical writing pieces such as Requests for Proposals, report writing, project specifications, and memorandums.
• Engage with community members, government officials, and other stakeholders to communicate engineering project goals, address concerns, and gather input.
• Lead and manage Alternative Contacting projects.
• Surpass client expectations and complete projects on time.
• Coach and mentor supporting personnel.
• Occasionally, in partnership with the operations manager, develop new client business and win new project work.

“As employee-owners, we don’t just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves.” – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or able to obtain after-hire
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure is desired but not required
• Minimum of 10+ years’ of US-based experience with state and federal-level design engineering of roadway projects
• Project management experience leading complex projects and teams
• Working knowledge of federal and state roadway, site grading, and utility regulations and processes
• Proficiency with engineering design software such as AutoCAD and Bentley
• Strong communicator both verbal and written
• A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel

WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945 and a 100% employee-owned top 500 multidisciplinary engineering design and consulting firm, we are driven by a passion for creating innovative, sustainable solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities across the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. Our culture is rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and collaboration. When you join our team, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of a legacy of purpose-driven professionals committed to building a better future, together.

Morrison-Maierle is not accepting 3rd party agency solicitation requests now.

Morrison-Maierle is committed to and , supported by compliance as an EEOC employer who ensures equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of a protected class status.