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Civil Engineer

Orion Placement

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Kalispell, MT · Posted October 15, 2026

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About the job

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Join a well-established, multidisciplinary team doing meaningful civil engineering work that directly impacts growing communities.

Work on a broad mix of land development and infrastructure projects, not just one narrow project type.

Have real ownership from design through permitting, coordination, and project delivery.

Be part of a collaborative environment where civil engineering works closely with architecture, planning, surveying, and other disciplines.

Enjoy strong benefits, profit-sharing potential, professional development support, and a flexible 4-day work week structure.

Location: This is an on-site position based in Kalispell, Montana, offering the chance to build your career in a fast-growing market with outstanding access to outdoor lifestyle and a close-knit professional community.

Note: Must have a Professional Engineer license and at least 4 years of post-graduate civil engineering experience. This role is not open to remote candidates.

About Us We are a collaborative, multidisciplinary design firm focused on delivering thoughtful, practical solutions that serve real people and real communities. Our team partners closely across engineering, architecture, planning, and design to help clients move projects from concept to completion with clarity and care. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Lead civil engineering work across land development and infrastructure projects from concept through completion

Prepare, review, and approve construction documents, specifications, permit applications, shop drawings, and submittals

Design and coordinate subdivision improvements, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water systems, grading, erosion control, paving, and stormwater solutions

Prepare land use applications and help navigate local jurisdictional requirements and permitting processes

Manage project budgets, schedules, and day-to-day coordination to keep projects moving efficiently

Collaborate with internal multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, buildable designs

Support client-facing activities including proposals, interviews, and business development efforts

Maintain strong technical quality, clear documentation, and responsive communication throughout the project lifecycle

Qualifications

4+ years of civil engineering experience after graduation

PE license required

Strong experience with land development and civil site design

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D

Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities

Montana experience or Montana licensure preferred

Bluebeam and landscape rendering knowledge helpful

Why You Will Love Working Here

Meaningful projects that support communities, public agencies, and private development

Team-based culture with a client-first mindset

Flexible schedules including a 4-day work week

Profit-sharing bonus potential

Training and education assistance

Paid professional registration and licensing fees

Strong benefits package including company-paid health plan options, dental, vision, life, disability, and 5% 401(k) match

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Vision insurance