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.