Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager
Morrison-Maierle
| Company | Morrison-Maierle |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Billings |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
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: 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 ROLE
The 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 REWARDS
As 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 (DOE)
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.
“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 emp