Staff Engineer

Department: Anaconda Operations

Job Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: TBD

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday

Amount of Travel Required: 10-20%

Positions Supervised: None

Position Description

Pioneer Technical Services is currently looking for an entry level Civil/Environmental Engineer to work out of our Anaconda, MT office. This Position assists the Project Engineer with the execution of construction oversight and basic engineering tasks throughout all phases of the project. The Staff Engineer works under the direct supervision of the Project Engineer assigned to individual projects and to the engineer's Team Leader. The Staff Engineer is an entry level position requiring little or no experience. A Bachelor's degree and a basic understanding of engineering principles are required. Candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Essential Functions

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

1. PROJECT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Keep personal data updated to reflect current experience, training, registration and professional areas of expertise.
• Represent Pioneer Technical Services to clients and prospective clients in a professional manner at all times.
• Assist Project Engineer with scheduling of project tasks.
• Work closely with clients to develop client relationships.

2. PROJECT EXECUTION - DATA VALIDATION PHASE

• Executes specific tasks of the project assigned by the Project Engineer.
• Typical projects involve soil, water/wastewater, transportation and/or environmental project design tasks.
• Keeps the Project Engineer fully informed of what is transpiring with his/her part of the project.
• Prepare task progress reports to keep the Project Engineer informed of the completion schedule and budget for each task.
• Attend project control sessions as required.
• Participate in the firm's QA and QC program, performing project tasks in accordance with company policies and standards.

3. PROJECT EXECUTION - FIELD WORK

• Under the supervision of the Project Engineer, the Staff Engineer is responsible for oversight of construction activities to ensure design specifications are adhered to and deviations from approved practices are communicated to the Project Engineer.
• Project administration duties include maintaining task files documenting the history of involvement with the project.
• Monitor safety on the portion of the project assigned.

4. FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

• Responsible for completion of the task assigned within budget and on schedule.

Position Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related field REQUIRED.

Experience: None

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills are required with the basic understanding of utilizing Microsoft Office Products or equivalent

Competency Statements

• Team Player - Ability to work in a team environment.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve problems.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Research Skills - Ability to conduct a systematic, objective, and defensible data validation report.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to verbally communicate effectively with others.
• Motivation - Ability to diligently reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Reliability - Ability to complete tasks in a dependable and trustworthy manner.
• Integrity - Ability to record field and laboratory data accurately and professionally.

Work Environment

Work Environment includes both office and field work.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Upon acceptance of an offer, a complete background and drug screening will be conducted.