Project Engineer

Cruz Construction; Palmer (AK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Cruz Construction is seeking a Project Engineer to help plan, design, assess, and oversee construction and maintenance on projects. This role reports to the VP of Operations and involves coordination with the Palmer Office and remote projects.

The Project Engineer will draft detailed drawings, track reports, and support budgeting and scheduling using designated software, with night and weekend hours as needed and frequent travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of construction-related field experience or 2+ years engineering training.
• Familiarity with cost control processes and purchasing is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and design systems and draft drawings to meet specifications.
• Document, maintain, and track project reports and schedules.
• Assist Project Manager in construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project sites.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Drafting/design software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Construction/Engineering degree

OSHA 10-hour Training

Tools

HCSS

Job description

Job Title: Project Engineer

SOC code: 17-3022

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Department/Location: Palmer Office / Remote Projects

Reports To: VP of Operations

Status: Temporary to Regular, Full-Time

EEO-1: Technicians

Normal Work Hours and Days: Office work hours are 7:00AM – 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Project hours are 6:00am – 6:00pm up to 7 days / week. Weekend work required to complete assignments is typical. Mandatory overtime based on seasonal workload and remote work settings. Frequent travel to remote projects sites, requiring long days/hours.

Benefits: Once eligible, Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision) 401k, life insurance, long-term disability & Holiday Pay.

Summary

Responsible to help plan, design, assess and oversee construction and maintenance functions on projects, under the direction a Projects Manager or designated engineering staff.

Essential Functions

• Help plan and design systems and structures and draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects and to ensure conformance to specifications, using design software and drawing tools.
• Document, maintain, and track project reports including daily reports, labor reports, equipment utilization, safety reports, schedules, projections, and activity progress updates.
• Identify obstacles and challenges at the worksites and develop potential solutions to alleviate and issues.
• Read and review project blueprints and structural specifications to determine dimensions of structure and material requirements
• Calculate dimensions, square footage, profile and component specifications, and material quantities, using calculator or computer.
• Work timely with related departments including operations, engineering, and accounting, to accomplish project goals and targets.
• Assist the Project Manager in construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project sites, including transporting of supplies and materials needed to conduct work.
• Participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction.
• Estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment, or labor to determine project feasibility.
• Help prepare or present reports, bid proposals, deeds, environmental impact statements, and property and right-of-way descriptions.
• Provide technical assistance regarding design, construction, or project modifications and structural repairs to management and workers, as appropriate.
• Analyze proposed site factors and design maps, graphs, tracings, and diagrams to illustrate findings.
• Test soils and materials to determine the adequacy, strength, and necessary quantity.
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details and goals.
• Inspect project sites and evaluate contractor work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.
• Plan and conduct field surveys to locate new sites and analyze details of project sites.
• Utilize scheduling software to prepare, update, monitor project schedules.
• Utilize project tracking software to track labor, equipment, and materials. (HCSS).
• Create, analyze, and update project budgets, margin projections, and over/under statements.

Other Tasks

• Monitor and help ensure safety standards on current projects.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum:

• One or two year’s construction-related field experience or two or more years training in engineering or related field.
• Some familiarity with cost control processes and purchasing.
• Experience with Microsoft word, excel, and power point.
• Must possess a valid state driver license.

Preferred:

• Civil or construction management degree or related engineering degree or equivalent combination of education experience with one to two year’s construction management experience.
• OSHA 10hr Training

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and the ability apply techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of goods and services in heavy civil construction and remote field work.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use a computer and software to record, track and design and analyze data.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved the heavy remote construction projects, such as structures and ice roads.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to professionally represent the company to suppliers, venders, customers, regulatory agencies and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on safety, cost, and execution.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate verbally with others.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Ability to meet design schedules with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment in prioritizing and carrying out duties.
• Ability to wear protective clothing, as needed on project sites.
• Enthusiasm towards learning and developing within a team.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply basic first aid in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate a vehicle to transport work related equipment, supplies and materials

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Frequency is defined as follows:

• NP = Not Present
• Rare = 1–10% of the workday
• Occasional = 11–33% of the workday
• Frequent = 34–66% of the workday
• Constant = 67–100% of the workday

Activity Requirements

• Sitting – Frequent
• Standing – Frequent
• Walking – Frequent
• Reaching (Overhead, Straight Ahead, Downward) – Frequent
• Bending/Stooping – Frequent
• Crouching – Frequent
• Kneeling – Frequent
• Crawling – Frequent
• Climbing (onto equipment) – Frequent
• Twisting (including wrist) – Frequent
• Handling – Frequent
• Fingering – Occasional
• Feeling – Occasional
• Talking – Occasional
• Hearing – Occasional
• Balancing – Occasional
• Operating Foot Controls – Occasional

Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling Requirements

• Frequent: Up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional: Up to 100 lbs.

Working Conditions

Environmental Conditions & Inherent Hazards

• Weather Exposure: Work may involve exposure to inclement weather, including rain, snow, ice, and arctic temperatures ranging from 0°F to -50°F.
• Heat: Extreme heat is not typically present.
• Noise: Frequent exposure to noise from equipment.
• Vibration: Occasional exposure to normal equipment vibration.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Possible exposure to diesel fumes, dust, and other airborne particles.

Hazards

• Moving Mechanical Parts: Exposure to engine components, drive trains/tracks, and other mechanical parts.
• Electrical: Potential exposure to electric shock from generator sets and other site equipment.
• Work at Heights: May require climbing onto equipment for servicing.
• Fuel & Chemicals: Exposure to diesel fuel, petroleum distillates, and related hazards.
• General Construction Hazards: Must remain aware of potential risks associated with heavy equipment and construction environments.

EEO Statement

Cruz Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, other protected activities, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. **This employer participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.**

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.