QAP | Project Engineer Intern

QAP, a company within Colaska, believes that its strongest assets are its employees and the way they maintain their pride and enthusiasm everyday while doing business with our customers. Our people are well-trained and highly knowledgeable in the construction industry; they are empowered with the decision-making capability to do what is right and necessary when it comes to assisting our customers in accomplishing their goals, meeting with all regulatory requirements and protecting our environment and community.

QAP is committed to offering ongoing training and development for our employees and management. Our unique combination of local leadership, teamwork and the backing of our parent companies places in the hands of our customers a powerful tool with which to do business. By providing unparalleled customer satisfaction, superior service and the highest quality products, QAP remains committed to achieving its ultimate goal...being a leader in the construction industry. Maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction has allowed us to enjoy tremendous growth and will allow us to continue to thrive and prosper.

As a Summer Intern for QAP, you will gain valuable professional experience in the field of civil engineering. Interns are considered an integral part of the operations staff and are provided with tasks that are both technically challenging and educationally stimulating. Under guidance of senior project management, you will be assigned to teams associated with providing technical and civil engineering services for various federal and state road construction projects. Travel within Alaska area is required for this position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Construction quality assurance of job sites

- Preparation and modification of engineering drawings

- Collection of production samples, including asphalt and aggregates

- Creation and/or maintenance of existing technical data spreadsheets; tracking costs

- Participation on design team performing basic engineering tasks, including site grading, volume estimates, and technical analyses

- Assists with construction observations, reporting and materials testing and monitoring contractor’s compliance with contract documents

- Assists in the preparation of quantity take-offs, costs estimates, engineering drawings, maps, and other related graphics as required to support project

- Assists submittal review tracking process

- Assists in the review of design documents and reports

- Assists in preparation and processing of time entry (Heavy Jobs)

- Assists with financial documentation and revisions to project documents

- All job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Current undergraduate or graduate student in good standing working towards a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management within an accredited program

- Knowledge of Civil Engineering fundamentals, surveying, drafting, materials testing (concrete and soils), and general civil engineering design and construction practices

- Ability to read and understand construction engineering plans and drawings, including sheet references and layering

- Ability to maintain confidentiality

- Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own work

- Experience with AutoCAD is a plus

- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

- Ability to use sound judgment

- Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details

OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities

QAP is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to promoting diversity and maintaining a drug-free workplace. It is our policy to ensure that applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to their race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expressions, sexual orientation, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mentaldisability, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), immigration status, citizenship, genetic information, medical conditions, protected veteran status, uniform service member status, familial status, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants are treated on the basis of their job-related qualifications, ability and performance. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and provide a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.  This Policy applies to aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here and here.  For notification on E-Verify click here and for information on Right to Work, click here.

If you need accommodation to access the information provided on this website, please contact QAP at 907-273-1000 or send an e-mail to: HR@colaska.com.

QAP will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. For more information, please click here.