Engineer In Training I

Job Description

Job Description

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

• Community "We care for our communities"
• Integrity "We act with integrity"
• Passion "We infuse passion into everything we do"
• Quality "We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement"
• Growth "We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth"

Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Engineer-In-Training I to join our Infrastructure team in Midvale, Utah . Under immediate supervision, this individual will assist in directing project office operations including construction inspection and material testing operations to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, and specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Contact supervisor for priorities and deadlines in the field.
• Apply engineering principles, methods and techniques to the assurance of highway and related facility construction.
• Perform engineering calculations.
• Perform research and problem solving of engineering-related activities.
• Prepare, review, and/or approve reports.
• Observe, measure, and conduct tests of materials to determine construction compliance with the project plans, approved shop/working drawings, and governing specifications.
• Ensure the safe utilization, storage and maintenance of all documents and tools.
• Update Direct Report on progress and delays on every task or assignment.
• Meet established project deadlines.
• Submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with project Quality Plan.
• Review plans, specifications, and shop/working drawings for project activities
• Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering which has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET) required.
• Considerable knowledge of engineering fundamentals, principles, practices, and methods.
• Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
  

Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization. Intermediate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Must be self-motivated with good attendance record and be able to work independently. Able to analyze, problem-solve, and recommend solutions. Able to use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks. Some knowledge of The State specific Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices or National Manual of Uniform Traffic control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard. Ensure safe usage and maintenance of company vehicle and field equipment. Able to drive company vehicle, manage and complete all assigned jobs, efficiently and on time. Able to maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to use hands and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Potential exposure to movement of heavy equipment on construction or roadway sites; potential exposure to hazardous dangerous chemicals and solvents, noise, dust, fumes, grease and oils, radiant and electrical energy, and vibration; all of which would require employee to follow proper safety procedures and utilize appropriate protective equipment. Position may require work on ladders and scaffolding.

This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran
Drug Free Workplace