Seasonal Engineering Student - Anchorage, AK

Job Description

The successful candidate will research, analyze, review, and/or compose deliverables in support of engineering, design, procurement, and/or fabrication/construction projects. Assignments may be discipline‑specific or generalist engineering tasks, or a mixture. This seasonal, variable‑hour position is located in our Anchorage, Alaska offices. While this position is intended to provide opportunity for learning and discovery, its primary focus is production of engineering deliverables in conformance to the engineering execution plan for each program or project.

• Researches and analyzes data such as statements of requirements, proposals, specifications, and manuals.
• Supports development of project scopes of work, estimates, and/or schedules.
• Develops and reviews project drawings, standards and specifications.
• Assists in development of equipment, material, and construction specifications.
• Uses computer‑assisted software and equipment to perform engineering and design tasks.
• Applies applicable codes, regulations and laws under guidance of responsible engineer.
• Provides support during fabrication and installation phases to ensure engineering documents are followed.
• Coordinates activities with other project disciplines involved in fabrication, operation, application, and installation or repair of various materials, products or systems.
• Provides technical support and information to other engineers, designers and drafters.
• Consistently demonstrates professional skills in structuring assigned activities, creativity, teamwork, communications, operational efficiencies, and analyzing and solving problems.
• Analyzes reports, maps, drawings, tests, and photographs to plan and perform project work.
• Assists preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and designs for project.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current candidate for Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited institution after completing at least 2.5 years of an accredited engineering degree program, or candidate for an advanced engineering degree at an accredited engineering institution in any of the following or similar disciplines:
  Civil, Chemical, Controls, Electrical, Fire Protection, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• A strong desire to learn and produce in a flexible and challenging environment.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of managers, clients or employees of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fractions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Knowledge of MS Word, word processing software, and MS Excel spreadsheet software.

No certifications required.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
• Collects and researches data;
• Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
• Designs workflows and procedures.

• Generates creative solutions;
• Translates concepts and information into images;
• Uses feedback to modify designs;
• Applies design principles;
• Demonstrates attention to detail.

• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
• Develops alternative solutions;
• Works well in group problem solving situations;
• Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Assess own strengths and weaknesses;
• Pursues training and development opportunities;
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
• Shares expertise with others.

• Focuses…