Engineer, Civil Engineering

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in majors related to construction, engineering, related fields, or equivalent experience.

* Five or more years of proven experience in the construction materials industry.

* Experience with technical software such as AutoCAD 2018 or higher preferred, GIS, and other math-based systems. 3-D modeling is a plus.

* Must be able to read and interpret sketches and construction plans.

* Proficient with MS Office suite of products and industry-related computer software.

* Excellent verbal and written skills.

* Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.

Preferred Requirements

* Seven to ten years of working in the construction materials industry with progressive and proven experience.

* Advanced working knowledge of mining and processing construction materials such as cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete.

* Engineering certifications or credentials.

* Knowledge of electrical systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Duties and Responsibilities

* Set a positive safety example. Drive and support corporate and local safety initiatives.

* Understand the working infrastructure and utilities associated with our properties and fixed facilities.

* Create and maintain reserve inventory and report reserves annually to Knife River for SEC 10(k) reporting.

* Demonstrate knowledge of surveying procedures, drilling techniques, mapping, drafting, aggregate exploration, and reserve analysis.

* Work with engineering software to develop and prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings and reports.

* Provide and perform engineering assistance, technical support, and troubleshooting for field issues in the Company's Divisions.

* Assist the Senior Engineering Manager with the company's capital investment projects.

* Assist in site development design for grading, drainage, stormwater control, erosion control, and road design.

* Work on various engineering projects supporting sales, operations, and continuous improvements in manufacturing and processing plants.

* Interact with stakeholders to resolve engineering-related issues in our concrete, aggregate, and cement operations.

* Lead process improvement initiatives and best practices to establish performance metrics (KPIs) driving efficiency, quality, and cost control.

* Work on challenging assignments, including investigating, troubleshooting, and solving various engineering and construction-related issues.

* Design and/or assist in developing permit/lease applications to secure approval of resources for mining and other facilities.

* Demonstrating attention to detail and organizing and prioritizing are essential.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Working knowledge of construction materials processes and systems.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

* Strategic thinking with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.

* Strong organizational skills.

* High level of integrity and dependability.

* Demonstrate high quality, safety, and environmental acumen.