Field Project Engineer - Civil (Temp)

Calista Corporation; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Calista Brice in Alaska is seeking a Student Project Engineer to support the Project Manager, onsite Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Engineer with documentation and administrative tasks on a four-month assignment. The role is field-based (60–80% in the field) with some office work and frequent travel to remote locations.

The candidate will help with timecards, daily reports, data entry into Heavy Job, SWPPP oversight, and maintaining project records, reports, and schedules in a safe

Qualifications

• Completion of 2-3 years postsecondary education in construction-related fields.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred; heavy civil construction preferred.
• CESCL certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to operate a vehicle per policy.
• Ability to pass drug, driving, and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review timecards and equipment usage reports.
• Assist with daily project report preparation.
• Enter time and equipment data into Heavy Job daily and track costs.
• Review pay estimates quantities and coordinate with grade checkers.
• Maintain SWPPP compliance and organize field records.
• Travel to remote work locations up to 80%.

Skills

Documentation

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Heavy civil construction knowledge

Typing 45 wpm

MS Office proficiency

Education

2-3 years postsecondary education in construction-related fields

CESCL Certification preferred

Tools

HeavyJob software

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Database software

Job description

Calista Brice in Alaska is seeking a Student Project Engineer to support the Project Manager, onsite Superintendent, Foreman, and Project Engineer with documentation and administrative tasks on a four-month assignment. The role is field-based (60–80% in the field) with some office work and frequent travel to remote locations.

The candidate will help with timecards, daily reports, data entry into Heavy Job, SWPPP oversight, and maintaining project records, reports, and schedules in a safe