Project Engineer - Kensington Mine

Project Engineer – Kensington Mine

Alaska Aggregate Products LLC – Juneau, AK
Salary: $120,000 – $135,000
Full‑time | Mid‑Senior level

EEO Statement
Alaska Aggregate Products LLC. 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This employer participates in E‑Verify.

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

• Help plan and design systems and structures and draft detailed dimensional drawings and design layouts for projects to ensure conformance to specifications, using design software and drawing tools.
• 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.
• Assist in project site inspections to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety and sanitation standards.
• Assist the Senior Project Manager in construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project sites, including transporting 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 adequacy, strength, and necessary quantity.
• Document project activities and data, as required.
• Confer with supervisor to determine project details.
• Inspect project site 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.

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

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and may also perform other tasks satisfactorily.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four or more years of construction‑related field experience.
• Valid state driver's license.

• Degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
• MSHA certification.

• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and the ability to 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 ability to use a computer and software to record, track, design, and analyze data.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in heavy remote construction projects, such as structures and ice roads.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to professionally represent the company to suppliers, vendors, customers, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in writing.
• 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.
• 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.

• Frequent–Constant physical activities: standing, walking, reaching, bending, and handling 50–100 lb loads.
• Exposure to extreme cold (0 to –50 °C), inclement weather, vibration, diesel fumes, and other hazards related to heavy construction equipment.
• Use of safety equipment and protective clothing.