Student Project Engineer

Tunista Construction LLC

Temporary

Pay Range: $22 - 27 per hour

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Tunista Construction LLC do?

Tunista Construction delivers heavy civil contracting services throughout Washington State, building a strong reputation with major government agencies and private clients. Our portfolio includes successful design-build and bid-build projects for the Department of Defense, Washington State Department of Transportation, and various public and private entities, giving you exposure to diverse project types and construction methods. Our culture emphasizes safety, quality, and results-focused execution.

You'll develop valuable construction skills while contributing to significant infrastructure projects that improve transportation and facilities across the region.

Tunista Construction is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Student Project Engineer, you will work in the field and/or field offices at our project sites, along with working with the teams at our main office located in Tacoma, WA, and will be responsible for assisting the Project Managers, onsite Superintendents, Foreman, and Project Engineers with documentation and administrative functions of the projects. The position may provide an opportunity to transition to an additional full-time summer Student Project Engineer and/or entry level Project Engineer position.

How will you do it?

* Work within the companies Core Values and Mission Statement for Safety and Behavior

* Maintain punctuality and agreed upon work schedule.

* Collect timecards and equipment usage reports.

* Assist Superintendent with daily project reports.

* Enter information into Heavy Job software daily for time and equipment entry; maintain quantities and apprise Superintendent of all costs and quantities.

* Review and calculate quantities upon receipt of pay estimate.

* Assist with implementation site storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP).

* Maintain an organized field office.

* Maintain job diary, job photograph and video logs.

* Draft route correspondence as needed.

* Document changed work and conditions for Superintendent, Project Manager and Corporate Office.

* Assist with project health, safety, and environmental requirements.

* Assist Superintendent and Project Engineer with updating project schedule.

* Assist in entering job costing and additional data entry.

* Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Functions:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

* Basic knowledge of construction industry and willingness to learn heavy civil construction trade.

* Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

* Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions.

* Ability to work well in group problem solving situations.

* Ability to focus on solving conflict, maintain confidentiality.

* Ability to communicate utilizing both verbal and written methods.

* Ability to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles.

* Ability to prioritize and plan…