Student Project Engineer

Calista Brice • Tacoma, WA

16h • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Student Project Engineer, you will work in the field and/or field offices at our project sites, along with working with the teams at our main office located in Tacoma, WA, and will be responsible for assisting the Project Managers, onsite Superintendents, Foreman, and Project Engineers with documentation and administrative functions of the projects. The position may provide an opportunity to transition to an additional full-time summer Student Project Engineer and/or entry level Project Engineer position.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of construction industry and willingness to learn heavy civil construction trade.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to work well in group problem solving situations.
• Ability to focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate utilizing both verbal and written methods.
• Ability to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
• Ability to approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure.
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and thoroughness; ability to look for ways to improve and promote quality; ability to apply feedback to improve performance; ability to monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to observe safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action beyond guidelines, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, change approach or method to best fit the situation, and able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Adequate knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.
• Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by the Company, and ability to learn new applications.
• Enrolled in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, or related course studies.
• Computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
• Valid current state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving record and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Work within the companies Core Values and Mission Statement for Safety and Behavior
• Maintain punctuality and agreed upon work schedule.
• Collect timecards and equipment usage reports.
• Assist Superintendent with daily project reports.
• Enter information into Heavy Job software daily for time and equipment entry; maintain quantities and apprise Superintendent of all costs and quantities.
• Review and calculate quantities upon receipt of pay estimate.
• Assist with implementation site storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).
• Maintain an organized field office.
• Maintain job diary, job photograph and video logs.
• Draft route correspondence as needed.
• Document changed work and conditions for Superintendent, Project Manager and Corporate Office.
• Assist with project health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Assist Superintendent and Project Engineer with updating project schedule.
• Assist in entering job costing and additional data entry.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance. Eligible first of month after completing 60 days of employment with an average hours of 30 or more/week
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution once you have worked 6 months or worked 1000 hours of service whichever occurs first.
• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed