Engineer in Training - (EIT) - Anchorage, AK

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes data such as client design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Works with clients to develop a project’s scope of work, estimates, and/or schedules.
• Reviews and approves project drawings, standards and specifications.
• Develops major equipment and material selection, and construction specifications.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
• Ensures that all assigned activities and operations comply with applicable codes, regulations and laws.
• Provides support during fabrication and installation phases to ensure engineering documents are followed.
• Captors 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 aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules and designs for project.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited institution; current students may be considered for part-time or temporary employment after completing 3 years of an accredited engineering degree program.
• A strong desire to learn in a flexible 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 proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and the most recent version of AutoCAD design software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities, although the individual may be asked to lead a functional work group or direct the work functions of others including drafters, designers.

Competencies

• Reasons to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Develops alternative solutions.
• Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Shares expertise with others.
• Supports others' efforts to succeed.
• Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Technical Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and the most recent version of AutoCAD design software.

Safety and Security

• Observes safety and security procedures.
• Working conditions and physical requirements: occasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and work in high, precarious places while working in the field.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, although fieldwork is sometimes moderately noisy.
• Must be willing to travel overnight (or longer) to remote work locations.
• Physical demands: sits frequently, walks occasionally, uses hands to finger, handle or feel, reaches with hands and arms, lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds.