Senior Civil Engineer - PEAK Technical Services Inc.

P-DPD-001

We are seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater projects to join our team in Alaska. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, managing, and overseeing the construction of water and wastewater systems in rural and cold climate regions. Responsibilities include project planning, design, technical evaluations, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
 
Must possess a Professional Engineer license (PE) to practice in the State of Alaska or have a PE license in at least one other state OR willing to obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting the position.
 
Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and provides design services for the construction of complex sanitation and health facility projects in rural communities.
• Ensures compliance with all local, tribal, state, and federal rules, regulations, and permits.
• Reviews service contract deliverables and ensures intermittent and final inspection of facilities.
• Provides technical support to field staff to facilitate construction and approves field design changes.
• Consults with regional health organizations regarding repair and upgrades of facilities.
• Provides technical assistance for engineering evaluations of health and sanitation facilities.
• Advises facility supervisors and operators on technical problems.
• Oversees program activities, coordinates engineering design projects with project managers, engineers, technical staff, regional and federal authorities, and community groups.
• Investigates sites, analyzes samples, and oversees technical staff.
• Designs, develops, and produces construction drawings and documents, ensuring designs meet program requirements.
• Delegates components to technical staff and collaborates with specialists to produce construction documents.
• Approves final designs and incorporates project components.
• Determines design project budgets, prepares, and checks calculations for engineering designs.
• Oversees creation of project plan sets and design sheets, approving and sealing plans, studies, and final drawings.
• Manages and schedules technical staff, develops goals and priorities, assigns tasks and projects.

• Knowledge of principles of engineering and construction, including design of health and sanitation facilities in Arctic and/or northern climates.
• Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, and other operational guidelines and directives.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering project management.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Land Desktop applications.
• Skill in analyzing environmental health issues and preparing recommendations based on findings.
• Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Skill in effectively working with teams, managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Skill in evaluating the work of contractors and consultants for compliance with project plans, specifications, and applicable laws, ordinances, and policies.
• Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and federal agencies.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program.

• Non-supervisory: Eight (8) years of civil or environmental engineering experience, including a minimum of four (4) years of Alaska or cold climate region engineering experience, six (6) years of design experience, and two (2) years of small community systems experience.
• A Master of Science degree from an ABET-accredited college may be substituted for one year of experience.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience required.

• Travels frequently within Alaska in small, fixed-wing aircraft; travel southside Alaska.
• Must have a PE (Professional Engineer) license, preferably from Alaska, but candidates from other states will be considered as well.

Benefits
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401K plan.

PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future.

PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan.

Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

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