Urgent job for Assistant Project Engineer 2025

Construction Jobs
Alaska
January 23, 2025
$30 - $50 / hour
Full Time

Job Description

Ketchikan, AK

proHNS LLC

Now Hiring – Assistant Project Engineer
Ketchikan, AK

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will work closely and cooperatively with the proHNS Project Engineer and team assigned to publicly funded highway, bridge, marine, or aviation infrastructure projects. This role requires excellent organizational skills, a strong technical background, good communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic work environment.

Key Skills, Experience, and Responsibilities for Ideal Candidate:

Ability to support project engineers, inspectors, and technicians by preparing or reviewing project documentation, reports, and technical tasks.
Conduct daily site visits and inspections to monitor/track construction progress (quantity and assistant quality of the work).
Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards, building codes, and regulations.
Assist in coordination and communication between various stakeholders (clients, contractors, stakeholders, and the public).
Prepare and review change orders (CO’s), request for information (RFI’s), assistant request for proposals (RFP’s), and directives.


Review temporary traffic control plans for compliance with the MUTCD, and make sure the application in the field matches the approved plan.
Erosion and sediment control plan (SWPPP) review, compliance documentation preparation, and inspections.
Identify and resolve potential project issues, escalating to project engineers or project managers as needed.


Maintain detailed project records, including field notes (i.e. daily measurements), assistant action items, and change orders.
Fluency in the use of computers and programs, including MS Office Suites, MS Project, MS Teams, Blue Beam, Adobe, and AASHTOWare Project.
Minimum Qualifications:

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High school diploma, though a formal education in engineering, construction management, or construction technologies is preferred but not required.
0-5 years of experience in construction management, contract administration, assistant inspection, materials testing, the construction trades, or a similar role.
Basic knowledge of contracting principles, construction processes, and/or industry best practices.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

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Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Willingness to travel to project sites as required for field assignments lasting up to 10 months over multiple seasons.
A proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
Three professional or personal references are required at the time of application.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record.


Ability to stand, walk, climb, and bend for excessive assistant time.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs.
Ability to withstand and be exposed to varying weather and terrain conditions.
Employer Expectations for Candidates:

Experience in engineering or construction-related activities.
Knowledge of construction codes, regulations, and safety standards.
Ability to work long hours and overtime, including nights, assistant weekends, or holidays when needed.
Team player comfortable working with peers of varying backgrounds and expertise.

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 upon reaching enrollment requirements. The position will include paid time off and eight paid holidays. proHNS pays for expenses associated with business travel, licensure, training, and certifications. We offer annual performance bonuses and have done so every year since inception.

The wage range for this position is $30-$50 per regular hour, DOE. Overtime pay is eligible at 1.5x the regular wage rate for over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.

Even if you don’t meet all the minimum 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.

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Recruiting For – Construction Inspector Ketchikan, AK Are you seeking seasonal or on-call work for 2025 and have experience in construction, public works, or the trades? proHNS LLC is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector who will be responsible for ensuring civil, utility, marine, and/or facility construction conforms to project plans and specifications. They shall communicate regularly with the Contractor’s foreman to remain apprised of all construction activities and will be responsible for inspecting excavation and fill operations, the placement of forms for concrete, concrete mixing and pouring, asphalt paving, grading operations, utility removal/installation, facility erection, and other activities. The Construction Inspector will handle the measurement and tracking of pay item quantities, preparation of source documents, and preparation of Inspector Daily Reports to reflect construction progress. The Construction Inspector will often work without direct oversight for extended periods and must be comfortable coordinating verbally and electronically with proHNS engineers, project managers, client representatives, members of the public, and contractors. This position may also be trained for and tasked with basic field sampling and testing of construction materials, such as in-place density of earthwork and aggregates as well as testing of concrete for slump, air content, and the forming of cylinders for compressive strength testing. Fluency with computers and electronic reporting, using Microsoft Excel, Word, or Adobe, is a must for the successful candidate. Keys to Success: Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with proHNS policies & procedures. Coordinate with a team of engineers, inspectors, sub-consultants, and other representatives. Experience working on airport, highway, bridge, marine, public and/or private projects. Experience working for or on behalf of contractors, engineering firms, municipalities, state or federal government agencies. Minimum Qualifications: At least five seasons of experience in construction inspection, materials testing, construction surveying, or equivalent. In lieu of experience, formal education in construction management, construction technologies or engineering will be considered. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Valid U.S. driver’s license and good driving record. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Furnish a minimum of 3 professional references with application. Expectations: Must have a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, and overtime when needed. Ability to work seamlessly in a teamwork setting with staff working from locations outside of the position’s assigned office. Willingness and ability to perform site visits and construction inspections in a variety of outdoor settings and climate conditions. Ability to occasionally travel away from home for a few days to a few weeks at a time using commercial airlines, smaller airplanes, helicopters, or boats. 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. We hope 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 who work a minimum of 480 hours annually are eligible to participate in our company 401k plan with up to a 4% contribution from the employer. proHNS pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as an annual performance bonus. We offer awesome company swag and “family” like company culture. The wage range for this position is $30-$50 per hour, DOE. 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.

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