Civil Engineer - Airports

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Civil Engineer - Airports

Job status: Exempt-salaried

Location: Bozeman, MT

(Relocation assistance provided)

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.

• $80,000-$120,000 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 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-life 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 Airports Group as a Civil Engineer and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

THE ROLE

The Civil Engineer will thrive with a variety of engineering project design opportunities available. The Design Engineer will support the planning and design of airport projects for clients across a spectrum of design work from facilities, terminals, runways, navigation, and airspace studies to water, gas, and power design and analysis. This essentially is a small municipality project rolled into one. These responsibilities include:

• Expertly collaborates with design teams, clients and regulatory agencies to grasp project vision.
• Leverage design software to create project designs, draft plans, drawings, and models according to project specifications.
• Applies FAA and airport safety knowledge in design work.
• Ensures precision and project safety through meticulous design.
• Tackles design challenges creatively, resolving complex problems.
• Performs technical writing for Request for Proposals, report writing, project specifications, and memorandums.
• Applies construction knowledge to oversee builds.
• Support project managers with construction administration tasks.
• Leads project management tasks and cross-functional teams.
• Completes project tasks from start to finish, supporting project and client services managers.
• Analyze facilities for system deficiencies regarding compliance with local, state, and federal standards and regulations. Provide improvement alternatives to meet compliance with such regulations.
• Assist the Project Manager and Client Service Manager in engaging with community members, government officials, and other stakeholders to communicate project goals, address concerns, and gather input on water and wastewater initiatives.
• Provide job site support and observation and monitor construction progress.
  
  

“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, construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or willing to obtain after-hire
• Minimum 4 years of airport airfield, landside/airside design and construction experience
• Knowledge of FAA regulations and airport safety preferred
• Proficiency in engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Civil3D and Blue Beam
• Project engineering experience desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Growth mindset for client acquisition
• Valid driver’s license and insurable record for travel
  
  

Who We Are

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative, sustainable solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and collaboration. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.



Morrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests.

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