Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits
Public employee retirement
13 holidays
15 vacation days
12 sick days
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Help shape the future of Belgrade!
The City of Belgrade is seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead our Engineering Division and help guide the infrastructure projects that support our growing community. This leadership role oversees the planning, design, and construction of streets, utilities, and other critical public works systems that residents rely on every day.
Working under the City Manager, the City Engineer will manage major municipal projects, coordinate with developers and contractors, supervise division staff, and help ensure infrastructure is built safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
If you’re a licensed Professional Engineer looking for meaningful work, long-term impact, and the opportunity to help guide a fast-growing Montana community, we’d love to hear from you.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled; first review deadline is May 26, 2026.
Summary
The principal function of this position is to plan and supervise the regular activities of the Engineering Division, under the direction of the Director of Public Works. This position applies professional engineering standards to municipal preconstruction and construction projects and administers, coordinates, researches, and recommends citywide programs and plans. Additional responsibilities include designing street and utility infrastructure systems, preparing plans and specifications, preparing bid documents and cost estimates, performing traffic analyses, and reviewing design plans, reports, and specifications to ensure compliance with City Codes, Regulations, and Standards. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this position establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel within the Public Works Department and other City departments, co-workers, consulting engineers, architects, and other professionals, developers and contractors, government officials and agencies, and the general public.
Job Description/ Essential Duties:
These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties the incumbent may be assigned.
General
Work is performed with considerable independence in judgment and decision making, within established policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Work is reviewed through observation, conferences, and periodic reports and for results obtained.
Oversees the operations of the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department.
Provides direct supervision for Engineering Division staff, including performance management, assigning work, scheduling, and mentoring.
Prepares and recommends annual operating and capital budgets to the Director of Public Works.
Responsible for keeping the Director of Public Works apprised of Engineering Division operations, project and program statuses, issues encountered, etc.
Project and Program Management
Reviews all phases of a variety of infrastructure, capital improvement, and private development projects, including utilities, grading, drainage, streets, sidewalks, curb and gutter, drive approaches, playgrounds, irrigation systems, and other public works-related construction.
Maintains and revises City infrastructure standards and specifications.
Plans, drafts, designs, and recommends construction and maintenance of City streets, curbs, sidewalks, ADA requirements, traffic signals, signs and pavement markings, drainage systems, sanitary sewer systems, water systems, and other related public improvement based on City codes, regulations, and professional standards.
Ensures projects are completed on schedule, within the prescribed budget, and are constructed to the required quality standards.
Administers professional service contracts, including managing professional services, and reviewing and approving construction contract documents, contract amendments and additional work claims.
Reviews submittals for compliance with City specifications.
Performs project management and contract administration activities for City projects, such as generating or reviewing pay estimates, measuring quantities, and drafting change orders.
Schedules and conducts pre-bid, pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors, consultants, and staff to answer questions and resolve issues.
Reviews progress payments and change orders.
Prepares quantity and cost estimates of proposed City projects.
Notifies property owners of property impacts and construction schedules of projects and resolves property owner and citizen complaints and concerns about projects.
Oversees inspection oversight for the construction of contracted public works projects and infrastructure constructed through private development to ensure contractor compliance with plans and specifications for each project.
Prepares or reviews record drawings and associated documentation of completed projects.
Other Duties
Provides technical review of private development and subdivision design plans, reports, construction, and ensures adherence to City standards, regulations, and code.
Provides technical review of traffic impact studies and performs traffic analysesfor City Street networks.
Prepares easements and legal descriptions and performs technical drafting.
Coordinates, maintains, and assists with City geographic information systems (GIS) data collection, water, wastewater, and storm water modeling, utility permitting, and reporting, transportation network data management, and water rights.
Responds to citizen and community concerns and inquiries, in accordance with City policies, regulations, and ordinances.
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, developers, contractors, utility companies, and members of the general public.
Attends evening meetings as required; occasionally travels out of town to attend workshops, conferences, seminars, and meetings during work and non-work hours as assigned; regularly modifies regular schedule to accommodate construction schedules.
May assist Staff Engineer and Construction Inspector with field work.
Provides technical support to other City departments.
Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Required Qualifications (Education, Experience and Training):
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, or another relevant field; and
A minimum of five (5) years of civil engineering experience, including a combination of design of municipal infrastructure and construction management; and
A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience; and
A Professional Engineer (PE) License is required at the time of hire. Must have the ability to obtain a Montana Professional Engineer’s License within 6 months of employment; or
Any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Professional Engineer License is required at the time of hire, and a Montana Professional Engineer License must be obtained within six months of employment.
Graduate-level degree majoring in civil engineering, construction management, construction engineering technology, or a related field.
Familiarity with the procedures and processes of US Department of Transportation, Environmental Protection Agency, Montana Department of Transportation, Montana Department of Environmental Quality, and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, including applicable agency Codes, Regulations, and Standards.
Special Requirements/Licenses or Certificates:
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, reference checks, and driving record check.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Related to this Position:
The successful candidate will possess:
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles related to the design and construction of municipal facilities and projects.
Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, and inspection techniques employed in municipal construction and engineering.
Knowledge of applicable City, State, and Federal design and construction standards and generally accepted construction practices, methods, materials, phrases, and procedures.
Demonstrated proficiency in mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Knowledge of occupational safety and health practices.
Knowledge of local subdivision platting processes.
Demonstrated experience in gathering data, conducting research, and making decisions using the best available knowledge.
Considerable knowledge of local ordinances, Montana Codes Annotated, and Administrative Rules of Montana.
Skill in communicating, often technical, information to property owners, contractors, consultants, project stakeholders, and the general public.
Ability to conduct research work and prepare technical reports and documents.
Knowledge of surveying instruments, survey techniques, plotting field notes, and field engineering computations.
Proficiency in CAD (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), GIS (ArcGIS, FieldMaps), and utility modeling (InfoWorks, AquaTwin, etc.) software.
Ability to develop complete accurate and concise plans, reports, specifications, and field notes.
Ability to effectively coordinate with other Public Works divisions and other City departments.
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people, including situations in which individuals may be upset, angry and emotionally distraught over issues involving City activities and policies.
Ability to work independently with little supervision.
Ability to read and interpret architectural, planning and engineering designs and specifications, including topographic, geological, hydrological, statistical maps, charts, and graphs.
Skill in developing and delivering public presentations and conveying complex technical information to professional and non-technical audiences, while representing the City in a professional capacity.
Ability to make judgments necessary to identify and creatively solve engineering problems, sometimes with limited or best-available knowledge.
Must be able to work the hours necessary to accomplish the work, attend evening meetings, travel out of town, and attend workshops, conferences, seminars, and meetings during work and non-work hours.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations ranging from simple to complex.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and the ability to learn and utilize various software and databases.
Ability to write and present clear and concise administrative reports.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations as they relate to the position.
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
The City of Belgrade is a growing municipal government organization serving the Belgrade, Montana community through public services, infrastructure, planning, parks and recreation, public safety, utilities, and community development. Headquartered in downtown Belgrade, the city employs professionals across administrative, technical, and field operations roles and emphasizes civic engagement, economic growth, and quality public service. The organization offers career opportunities in a collaborative public-sector environment with benefits that include retirement, health coverage, and professional development resources.
