Project Engineer - Kensington Mine

Project Engineer

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 and 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 of 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 the 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.
• Performs 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 preferably can also perform other tasks satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Four or more year's construction-related field experience
• Must possess a valid state driver license

Preferred:

• Degree in CM or Engineering
• MSHA certification

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering and technology principles and the ability 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 the ability to use a computer and software to record, track and design and analyze data.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved the heavy remote construction projects, such as structures and ice roads.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Ability to professionally represent the company to suppliers, venders, 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.

The following activities were rated for frequency of occurrence based on the following:

Sitting:
Frequent

Reaching Overhead:
Frequent

Standing:
Frequent

Reaching Straight Ahead:
Frequent

Walking:
Frequent

Bending/Stooping:
Frequent

Crouching:
Frequent

Kneeling:
Frequent

Feeling:
Occasionally

Talking:
Occasionally

Climbing:
Frequent (Onto equipment)

Hearing:
Occasionally

Balancing:
Occasionally

Twisting:
Frequent

Operate Foot Controls:
Occasionally

Twist of Wrist:
Frequent

Lifting:
Constant

Carrying:
Frequent

Pushing/Pulling:
Frequent

Environmental Conditions:

Exposure to Inclement Weather: X

Extreme Cold: X

Extreme Heat: X

Wet and/or Humid: X

Noise: X

Vibration: X

Atmospheric Conditions (dust/fumes/etc.): X

Inherent Hazards:

Moving Mechanical Parts: X

Electric Shock: X

High, Exposed Places: X

Explosives: X

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals: X

Other Risks: X