Staff Civil Engineer

About the role

Staff Civil Engineer position located in Butte, Kalispel, Great Falls or other Montana locations. Full‑time, Engineering Services department, reporting to a Senior Engineer or Project Manager. Water & Environmental Technologies (WET) is a 100% employee‑owned environmental and civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Butte, Montana, with offices throughout Montana and Wyoming. Since 2000, WET has grown from a small group of groundwater specialists into a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and planners working on water resources, public infrastructure, environmental remediation, and community development projects across the Rocky Mountain region. Our mission and culture are grounded in delivering high‑quality, practical solutions for our clients while supporting our employees and the communities we serve. WET’s vision emphasizes long‑term growth for our company, coworkers, clients, and communities through strong company culture, community involvement, and a commitment to quality work. Our core purpose is simple: collaborate with people and solve problems that positively impact the communities we serve. As an employee‑owned company, WET values teamwork, innovation, ethical practice, professional growth, and community engagement—principles that guide how we approach projects and how we support each other as colleagues. WET is seeking an entry level full‑time self‑motivated Civil Engineer who can independently apply core engineering principles and design standards to a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate will bring practical experience and technical knowledge to support the development of effective and constructible design solutions. The successful applicant will collaborate with Project Managers and multidisciplinary design teams to prepare high‑quality project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Sanitary Sewer collection system design.
• Stormwater treatment and storage.
• Water system pumping facilities and distribution design.
• Design of roads, parking lots, subdivisions, and developments.
• Utilize design software to apply engineering standards of design.
• Ability to understand and assist in the preparation of construction plans and specifications.
• Perform construction administration tasks such as project bidding, construction inspection/oversight, documentation of daily activities, materials testing, and interaction with contractors, subcontractors, residents, and others.
• Review for quality assurance and quality control to ensure compliance with WET standards.
• Convey design analysis and results effectively in written reports and documentation.
• Utilize effective written and oral communication.
• Travel to WET job sites, and other WET offices, as necessary.
• Be safety conscious at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University. If not licensed, the ability to obtain an EI certification or PE license within one year of employment. Basic MS Office skills including, but not limited to, Word and Excel. Basic AutoCAD Civil 3D skills. Valid Driver’s License and insurability under company policy required.

Skills

• Some experience is preferred, but not required.
• An EI certification is preferred, but not required.
• Survey experience and materials testing certifications are preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Health insurance