Project Engineer Intern

QAP is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Headquartered in Anchorage, QAP constructs roads, airports, and major infrastructure projects. QAP also has a team that specializes in logistics and self-sufficiency that is designed to complete projects in remote areas of Alaska. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com. 
 

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Job Summary

The QAP Internship program is crafted to educate the candidate (current college student) about the different aspects of the construction business and manufacturing of aggregates. Project engineer interns will gain hands-on experience through assisting project engineers' management of project(s) by means of cost management and analysis, scheduling, billings, and project management. Project engineer interns will also be encouraged to observe, learn, and assist with field and office engineering, administrative, and technical duties. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please look at what a Project engineer intern would do for QAP operations based in Alaska. This role could potentially be working in remote areas of Alaska. 

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe project site and work environment in accordance with Colaska policy, participate with Goal Zero principles.
• Attending pre-bid meetings and bid openings.
• Works closely with the project team supervising the safety, cost, and scheduling of construction projects.
• Assists the project team in establishing the sequential steps involved in all processes with the scope of the project and adapts schedules and work tasks accordingly.
• Effectively lead the work environment to ensure safety, environmental, regulatory and production targets are met.
• Develops and maintains customer relationships to improve company’s ability to procure projects, reduce risk, and ensure operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be a self-motivated and can set deadlines and implement them.
• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program such as Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Must be a U.S citizen.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Proficient in Microsoft programs.
• Capable of technical writing.

Skills

• Self-motivated and eager learner, ability to grow and develop within the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills with ability to calculate and analyze data.
• The ability to work well with all levels of the organizations.
• High degree of problem-solving skills.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
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Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.