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, Environmental & Civil Engineering Consulting.

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

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About the Confidential Client

Our client is a 100% employee-owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Butte, Montana, providing engineering, geoscience, and planning services across Montana, Wyoming, and the Western U.S. They deliver practical, community-focused solutions in water resources, public infrastructure, environmental remediation, and community development.

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Staff Civil Engineer based in Butte, MT (work across Montana locations may be required). This is a full-time engineering role supporting multidisciplinary project teams on infrastructure, water, stormwater, and site development projects. The position involves design, technical reporting, construction administration, and occasional field work.

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What You’ll Do

• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, and constructible design drawings.
• Design sanitary sewer collection systems and water distribution/pumping facilities.
• Design stormwater treatment and storage systems.
• Design roads, parking areas, subdivisions, and development site improvements.
• Use design software (including AutoCAD Civil 3D) to apply engineering standards.
• Assist with preparation of construction plans, specifications, and quantity take-offs.
• Support construction administration: bidding, inspection/oversight, daily documentation, and coordination with contractors and stakeholders.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with client standards and project requirements.
• Communicate technical analyses and results clearly in written reports and presentations.
• Travel to project sites and other offices as needed; follow safety procedures on-site.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• If not licensed, ability to obtain an Engineer Intern (EI) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license within one year of employment.
• Basic proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Basic AutoCAD Civil 3D skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.

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Preferred skills

• Some prior experience in civil/site or water resources engineering is preferred but not required.
• EI certification preferred.
• Survey experience and materials testing certifications are a plus.

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Work environment

• Combination of office work and fieldwork in varying weather conditions.
• Travel to multiple sites or remote locations is required at times.

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range: $60,000 to $75,000 per year (based on qualifications and experience).
• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses, an employer-sponsored 401(k), and an employee stock ownership program (ESOP).

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Application requirements

• Please submit a resume and cover letter. Ensure both documents are uploaded with your application.

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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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