Civil EIT

The Engineer in Training (EIT) is responsible for assisting with a variety of Civil Engineering projects in both rural and urban Alaska.

• Work on a variety of Civil Engineering projects with emphasis on transportation, water, sanitation, infrastructure, and civil site improvement projects in 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.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE) and certification required, EIT (FE) preferred
• Experience using AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) to prepare plans.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Technical writing and strong communication skills (both oral and written) required.
• Must be willing to travel to remote locations in Alaska.
• A valid Alaska State 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.