Job Description:
The Engineer in Training (EIT) is responsible for assisting with a variety of Civil and/or Structural Engineering projects focused on transportation and civil site design in both rural and urban Alaska. The engineer may also assist with field oversight of various civil engineering projects.
Responsibilities:
- Work on a variety of Civil and/or Structural Engineering projects depending upon individual’s experience and project requirements. Projects are largely infrastructure and civil site development for both rural and urban environments.
- Apply standard engineering techniques, standards and criteria.
- Use engineering judgment and make minor adaptations as required for task completion.
- Under direct supervision, perform or assist in performing studies, calculations, designs, and preparing reports, plans and specifications.
- Perform a variety of construction inspection and documentation duties on roadway or civil site construction projects.
- Develop drawings and models under the direction of a professional civil or structural engineer, on a variety of platforms (AutoCad, Civil3D, Revit, RISA, etc.)
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and EIT (FE) certification desired.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Civil3D, and/or RISA to prepare engineering plans.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Technical writing and strong communication skills (both oral and written) required.
- Willing to travel; travel is typically short term in nature or for oversight of on-going construction.
- Experience with design in northern climates is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.
Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.
Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: Employee may travel to remote areas and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.
Competencies
- Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
- Mines first-hand customer information, using it to determine how to best maximize the opportunity for Kuna and its clients.
- Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect.