Position: Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager
Job status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Billings, MT
(Relocation assistance provided)
Unique opportunity for a senior civil engineer who wants to grow their own legacy by starting, building, and growing a highway and transportation practice group of their very own.
THE ROLEThe Transportation Practice Leader will lead the launch, buildout, and growth of a new transportation engineering practice out of our Billings, MT office with the autonomy to shape its direction, build the team, and establish a strong market presence. You'll be supported by an established firm infrastructure, existing client relationships, and leadership alignment to accelerate growth. This role combines deep technical expertise with entrepreneurial leadership, requiring ownership of service development, client growth, and team formation. For the right person, this is a chance to build something-not just deliver projects.
These responsibilities include:
- Define and lead the growth strategy for the transportation practice, including service offerings, target markets, and team buildout.
- Establish technical standards, QA/QC protocols, and best practices for the discipline.
- Partner with firm leadership to shape workload, revenue growth, and resource planning as the practice scales.
- Lead business development efforts for the discipline, including client pursuit strategy, proposal development, and relationship expansion.
- Serve as a visible market leader and technical representative for the discipline in the region.
- Serve as the technical authority for the discipline locally, ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and rigorous QA/QC standards across all projects.
- Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle, driving schedule performance, cost control, and high-quality outcomes.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.
- Establish a visible and credible transportation presence in the local market.
- Deliver high-quality projects that reinforce technical excellence and trust.
TOTAL REWARDSAs an employee-owned firm, we offer a total rewards package designed to support your health, growth, and long-term financial success-while ensuring you share in the value you help create.
- Up to $150,000 base pay (Compensation for this role is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
- 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 in year one 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
- 401(k) matching program
- AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
- Flexible work schedule arrangements
Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee-owners. Our people-first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of
"Best Places to Work." Join our Transportation group as a Senior Engineering Practice Leader and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.
YOUR STRENGTHS- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe
- Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution
- Progressive experience in highway and transportation engineering with demonstrated growth in technical and leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience helping grow or scale a technical practice, service line, or market presence within a consulting engineering environment (preferred)
- Experience serving as a technical mentor, reviewer, or discipline resource for other engineers
- Advanced project management experience leading complex projects and teams
- Strong financial, project profitability, and operational planning acumen
- Working knowledge of civil engineering transportation DOT regulations
- Understanding of design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, Blue Beam)
- Established local industry connections that can help accelerate business development and market growth preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships and generate new business opportunities
- A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel
Apply now and start building your own highway / transportation practice group. Join an employee-owned firm known for their technical excellence, collaboration, and resilient infrastructure solutions.
