# Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager at Morrison Maierle

> United States · Manager · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/greenhouse%3Amorrisonmaierle%3A4252728009 (read 2026-11-11).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Morrison Maierle](https://alderhq.app/companies/morrison-maierle)
- Location text: Helena, MT; Helena
- Where it can be done from (inferred): United States (evidence: "Location: Helena, MT; Helena")
- Posted: 2026-05-22 (173 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-07 · last verified: 2026-11-07
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- Apply on the employer's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/morrisonmaierle/jobs/4252728009

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $100k–$150k per year (from the description)
- Market band for similar posted roles (United States, n 484): p25 $140k, median $168k, p75 $203k

## Description (the employer's text)

### 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: Helena, MT

(Relocation assistance provided)

Lead complex transportation projects while deepening your impact as a trusted project manager for DOT clients.

### THE ROLE

As a Senior Transportation Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of roadway and transportation projects for state and local DOT clients. This role is focused on project execution, client management, and team leadership—overseeing projects from scoping through final delivery.

You’ll work across a range of projects, including urban and rural roadway design, multimodal improvements, and bridge-related coordination, while building strong client relationships and supporting targeted business development efforts. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys owning projects, guiding teams, and delivering high-quality work. These responsibilities include:

- Lead transportation projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget performance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT and agency clients, building strong, trusted relationships.
- Oversee design development for roadway and multimodal projects, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project goals.
- Coordinate internal teams and subconsultants to deliver high-quality, on-time results
- Execute QA/QC processes across all project deliverables.
- Support and contribute to proposals, scope development, and project pursuit efforts.
- Analyze engineering challenges and develop practical, cost-effective design solutions.
- Engage with stakeholders, including agencies and community members, to communicate project goals and progress.
- Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on both technical work and project delivery.
### 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.

- $100,000 to $150,000 base pay (Compensation for this role is based on experience, qualifications, and geographic location)
- 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 Project Manager 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 empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves.” – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

### YOUR STRENGTHS

- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus, but not required
- Bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institution

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