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As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.\nPosition: Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager \nJob status: Exempt-salaried\nLocation: Billings, MT\n(Relocation assistance provided)\nUnique 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.\nTHE ROLE\nThe 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.\nThese responsibilities include:\nDefine and lead the growth strategy for the transportation practice, including service offerings, target markets, and team buildout. \nEstablish technical standards, QA/QC protocols, and best practices for the discipline.\nPartner with firm leadership to shape workload, revenue growth, and resource planning as the practice scales.\nLead business development efforts for the discipline, including client pursuit strategy, proposal development, and relationship expansion.\nServe as a visible market leader and technical representative for the discipline in the region.\nServe as the technical authority for the discipline locally, ensuring engineering excellence, regulatory compliance, and rigorous QA/QC standards across all projects.\nLead and manage the complete project lifecycle, driving schedule performance, cost control, and high-quality outcomes.\nProvide leadership, coaching, and development to direct reports, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.\nEstablish a visible and credible transportation presence in the local market.\n\nDeliver high-quality projects that reinforce technical excellence and trust.\n\nTOTAL REWARDS\nAs 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.\n Up to $150,000 base pay(Compensation for this role is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location) \nAnnual bonuses because your contributions matter\nOwnership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions\n90% company paid shared health plan premiums\nPaid time off in year one for the things you love to do\nPaid parental leave and volunteer time off\nSix paid company holidays\nTwo floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life\n401(k) matching program\nAD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company\nFlexible work schedule arrangements\nOur 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.\n “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 \n\nYOUR STRENGTHS\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe\nBachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution\nProgressive experience in highway and transportation engineering with demonstrated growth in technical and leadership responsibility\nDemonstrated experience helping grow or scale a technical practice, service line, or market presence within a consulting engineering environment (preferred)\nExperience serving as a technical mentor, reviewer, or discipline resource for other engineers\nAdvanced project management experience leading complex projects and teams\nStrong financial, project profitability, and operational planning acumen\nWorking knowledge of civil engineering transportation DOT regulations\nUnderstanding of design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, Blue Beam)\nEstablished local industry connections that can help accelerate business development and market growth preferred\nDemonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships and generate new business opportunities\nA valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel\nApply 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. \nWHO WE ARE\nAt 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 solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.\n\nMorrison-Maierle is not accepting third-party or recruitment agency solicitation requests. \nMorrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. 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