Senior Civil Engineer

Now Hiring – Senior Civil Engineer

Sitka, AK

Are you a Professional Civil Engineer licensed in the State of Alaska with 5+ years of experience who is seeking a career path with the opportunity for partial ownership? Do you desire a chance to become a key team member of a growing firm? If so, apply to join the proHNS team!

This Senior Civil Engineer position will participate in and lead a variety of interesting and challenging projects that will utilize your skills and experience for projects requiring site development, environmental mitigation and permitting, water & sewer utilities, street & pedestrian facilities, hydrology & hydraulic modeling, culvert design, stream bank stabilization, and more. You will be expected to lead teams of engineers, owner representatives, surveyors, planners, and multiple engineering disciplines to develop construction plans, estimates, and specifications. This position may include a responsible charge for your projects, including the sealing of engineered documents prepared under your leadership. Many of our projects include all aspects of civil/environmental engineering design with the chance to manage your projects during construction. If you seek an engaging career and want to grow as a professional engineer and team, please apply to join the proHNS Team! You can find out more about our services and project portfolio at www.proHNS.com.

Keys to Success:

• Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with proHNS policies & procedures.


• Effectively coordinate with and lead teams of engineers, inspectors, sub-consultants, and other representatives.

• Perform engineering calculations in support of design projects and technical analysis.


• Have a proficient understanding of civil sites, utility, stormwater, transportation, permitting, or environmental engineering principles and practices.


• Expertly utilize MS Suites, AutoCAD Civil 3D, EPANET, HEC-RAS, or similar.


• Conduct periodic site visits to construction sites to monitor the quality and progress of the work.


• Draft project correspondence, technical specifications, and engineering reports.


• Prepare contract documents for project advertisement and bidding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, or a similar engineering field, from an ABET-accredited university.


• Professional Civil Engineer licensure in the State of Alaska, or ability to obtain within 6 months.


• Excellent written and oral English skills necessary to communicate with clients, co-workers, and contractors.


• Comprehensive understanding of permits, codes, specifications, and plans.


• Ability to pass a background check.


• 3 professional references.


• A valid U.S. driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Expectations:

• The typical work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Employees should be willing to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and overtime as needed, and attend after-hour events such as local government public meetings.


• Ability to work seamlessly in a team setting with staff located outside of the designated office. 


• Willingness and capability to perform site visits and construction inspections in various outdoor conditions and climates.


• Occasionally travel away from home for a few days to a few weeks at a time via commercial airlines, smaller airplanes, helicopters, or boats may be necessary.


• Employees will regularly be required to sit, talk, and hear. They will also need to stand, walk, and utilize their hands for various tasks. The ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific vision abilities necessary for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Who we are:

At proHNS, we know that our greatest assets are the individuals who comprise the proHNS team, and our greatest commodity is the employee’s experience, abilities, and skills. As a firm, we will always recognize how important your contributions are to the continued growth and success of proHNS. Our hope is that you will have a long and productive working relationship with proHNS and that your experiences with our firm will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding.

Our Mission:

To build relationships and support communities with practical, high-quality engineering solutions.

Our Vision:

To engineer sustainable infrastructure today for a resilient tomorrow.

Compensation and Benefits:

Employees receive a competitive benefit package including access to our Medical Insurance plans with the employer paying 100% of the employee plan. Employees are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% contribution from the employer. The position will include paid time off and eight paid holidays. proHNS pays for expenses associated with licensure, training, and certifications. We offer annual performance bonuses and have done so every year since inception. We offer a supportive work environment that prioritizes company culture.

The wage range for this position is $45-65 per regular hour, DOE. Overtime pay is eligible at a 1.5x regular wage rate for over 40 hours worked per week.

This position will work from a home office in Sitka, Alaska with occasional site visits. 

Even if you don’t meet all the qualifications and experience this job is seeking, we still encourage you to apply. We strongly advise you to research our firm and explore the proHNS website www.proHNS.com before submitting your application. In your cover letter, please demonstrate your knowledge of the firm and briefly explain why you think you would be a good fit at proHNS.

As a federal Contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thanks for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application and a list of 3 professional references.