About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Graduate — Geotechnical Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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At a Glance

• Location: Bozeman, MT
• Discipline: Geotechnical
• Markets: Residential; Land Development
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Work schedule: Full-time, in-office
• Sponsorship: Not available
• Estimated pay: $76,025 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

• Support geotechnical and construction materials testing projects, including field sampling and lab testing
• Assist with engineering analysis, design, and preparation of engineering reports
• Perform field inspections, site observations, and subgrade/staking tasks
• Coordinate with project teams to meet schedules, budgets, and client expectations
• Communicate with clients to gather project requirements and present technical findings
• Contribute to project planning, documentation of design decisions, and quality-control processes
• Analyze low- to medium-complexity engineering tasks and propose practical solutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (engineers, architects, project managers) to deliver integrated solutions
• Follow safety practices and applicable state/local design criteria

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What You’ll Bring

Required

• BS in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and willingness to complete training quickly
• Knowledge of design techniques and production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams, with attention to detail and problem-solving aptitude
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to travel up to 5% (occasional overnight stays)

Preferred

• Prior internship experience in building design or consulting
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) credential preferred

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Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, speak, hear, and lift up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, and grasp
• Limited exposure to outside weather conditions and occasional loud noises

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About the Team

• Local Bozeman civil team focused on residential and subdivision development
• Typical work includes subgrade inspection, site plans, staking, feasibility, geotechnical reports, septic permitting, and commercial site support
• Projects span Bozeman, Big Sky, and the Billings market

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Why Join Our Client

• Structured early-career development program and assigned mentorship
• Opportunities to work with innovation initiatives and internal tools that streamline workflows
• Employee ownership-style benefits and profit-sharing (as applicable with the client)
• Support for professional licensure progression (EIT → PE) and exam prep
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and generous paid time off

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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