Civil Project Engineer - Land Development

Company Description

RESPEC seeks an experienced Civil Project Engineer located in our Fairbanks, AK, location.

Founded in 1969, RESPEC is a global, 100 percent employee-owned consulting and services company dedicated to delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges for private and public clients. Operating in 15 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces, with influence extending to 50 countries worldwide, RESPEC is a leader in water, mining, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure services. Our six market sectors—Mining & Energy, Water, Facilities, Transportation, Development Services, and Data & Technology—reflect our expertise and commitment to excellence. At RESPEC, we thrive on collaboration and partnership, applying advanced technology to achieve sustainable solutions and drive our projects forward. We are deeply invested in our employees’ success and well-being, fostering a supportive and innovative work environment where everyone can grow and contribute meaningfully. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our contributions to local communities and strategic alliances worldwide, ensuring that we continue to inspire and innovate in rapidly evolving technical environments.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.

Job Description

The Civil Project Engineer will work directly with clients and collaborate with team members to design innovative solutions to diverse challenges in Alaska. Our Land Development design team works on various site and infrastructure design projects from inception through planning, design, and support of construction efforts for a wide variety of public- and private-sector clients all across the state of Alaska. The Civil Project Engineer will lead full-time civil Engineers-in-Training (EITs) and interns in preparing professional work products, including civil site design, site grading, roadway design, parking design, accessibility design, stormwater management design, water and wastewater utility design, interdisciplinary design coordination, along with other typical civil engineering tasks as required. Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing technical expertise to develop and review project designs, plan drawings, engineering reports, technical specifications, and other contract deliverables for feasibility, technical accuracy, and quality
• Tracking project progress within established project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and alerting project managers of any issues that may affect them
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, proactively collaborating with team members and clients to resolve technical challenges
• Supervising, mentoring, and guidingproject design development with staff EITs and interns
• Supporting other RESPEC market sectors on design projects as workload dictates
• Preparingclear and concise written communications and participatingin client and team meetings
• Presenting design projects, as required, as part of public outreach to clients and the public
• Conducting research and writingtechnical portions of proposals to assist in bringing in new work
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Alaska Professional Civil Engineer license, or ability to obtain within 1 year of start date
• 5 years of licensed civil engineering experience with an emphasis on design
• Demonstratedexperience in civil site design, earthwork, site grading, stormwater management, roadway design, utility design, and permitting
• Demonstratedability to manage contracts on multiple projects concurrently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
• Demonstratedability to inspire, motivate, and manage a team
• An eye for detail and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Preferred:

• 4 years of cold region engineering experience
• 5 years of Alaska residency
• Ability to train, mentor, and/or lead others
• Coursework in Project Management and/or PMP certification
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D proficiency.
  
  

Additional Information

Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package.RESPEC is a 100 percent employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.

Featured benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) & ESOP(with company match up to 4%)
• Professional Development and Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  
  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.