Assistant Engineer Salary in Tucson, AZ

JOB DESCRIPTION Job SummarySundt is looking for committed engineering (Civil, Structural, and Mechanical) and construction management students within accredited Universities/colleges. The internship will provide you with unique experiences on challenging projects throughout the US while providing you the opportunity to participate in several of the activities it takes to successfully build our projects. We're looking for the future leaders of our company and those who are inspired to go beyond the expected. Come internship with one of the best places to work, as voted on by our own employees and where our people make the difference.Key Responsibilities1. Assisting with project record keeping, preparing shop drawings, and assisting with cost control records.2. Assisting with report preparation, safety inspections, submittal logging and processing.3. Assisting with surveying, testing, sample collection, drawing correction and filing.4. Assisting with time keeping and cost control, inventory control, schedule checking, subcontractor monitoring.5. Attending bid openings, conferences, etc.; taking notes, making records, completing forms.6. Observing and reporting results of meeting and conducting site tours for visitors .7. Preparing quantity take-offs, calling vendors and sub-contractors for proposals.8. Working as a manual laborer, helper, clerk or technician assistant, etc.Minimum Job Requirements1. A team player, ready and willing to take on whatever challenge is offered.2. Currently enrolled in a four-year Construction Management or Engineering program.3. Eager to learn, immensely curious, full of questions, and ready to get their hands dirty.4. Prefer those who have interest in a construction career for a builder.5. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs.Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.Physical Requirements1. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)2. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis3. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis4. May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices on a limited basis to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors5. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures6. Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.7. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis8. Will interact with people frequently during a shift/work day9. Will lift, push or pull objects on an occasional basis10. Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/work day.Safety LevelSafety-SensitiveNote: Jobs with the Safety-Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others such as operating a vehicle, operating equipment, operating machinery or power tools, repairing/maintaining the operation of any vehicle/equipment, the handling/disposal/transport of hazardous materials, or the handling/treatment/disposal of potentially flammable/combustible materials.Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.Benefit list:Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performanceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan & 401KIndustry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First DayFlexible Time Off (FTO)Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness creditsFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Assistance ProgramWorkplace Wellness ProgramsMental Health ProgramLife and Disability InsuranceEmployee-Owner PerksEducational AssistanceSundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

Must Have:Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, or related Engineering field preferred. Minimum of 15 years experience in managing land development projects on schedule and within budget preferred. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office. Professional knowledge of Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and Pipe Networks. Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills, including leading up, across, and down the organization with various team sizes internally and externally. Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods, and techniques. Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus and achieve objectives. Preferred:Professional Engineer LicenseValid Driver's license and automobile insurance preferred.Day to Day:Join a top 10 firm in the Southwest -- and discover opportunities to advance your career in engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, and construction management, both in the private and public sectors. They are an Arizona-based company that fosters a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, elevated thinking, being team-minded, and embracing tough talk. This candidate's day to day will look like the following; Manage multiple project teams in all aspects of project management and planning to achieve project goals and objectives. Actively involved in developing future business and building relationships with existing clients. Provide a big-picture perspective to project managers to attain project goals and objectives.Work with project managers and stakeholders to set project goals and objectives, identify necessary resources, estimate project budgets, set project scopes, and schedules, and create project plans. Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with project managers.Monitor, track, and control outcomes, facilitating project team meetings to ensure performance and progress and resolve issues or conflicts. Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, and communication across departments and leadership. Follow up with clients as needed to clarify project goals, ensure the design meets their needs and specifications, and represent the client in public meetings. Assess the project's overall success and team performance. Provide clear direction on tasks and expectations on deliverables, and establish clear deadlines with team member affirmation. Responsible for contract management, including change orders or additional services. Own project financials, including billing, budgets and accounts receivable collections. Manage ongoing quality control and participate in quality issue resolution. Ensure projects are delivered to QA/QC standards. Assist in dispute, negotiation, arbitration, or litigation, as needed. Build and train project teams to expand their capabilities by establishing best practices, policies, tools, methodologies, quality assurance and control, tools, and templates. Balance staffing and workload through collaboration with the PM and APM team. Advocate for learning, process improvement, and project management in the company. Collaborate with People Operations to develop onboarding processes and other essential training needs. Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project managers, including performance reviews. Provide on-site and/or remote leadership for the project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals and adhere to their responsibilities and project milestones. Advocate and model "I am EPS" culture and instill form, department and team culture and values. Responsible for completing personal timecards accurately and reviewing and approving associate timecards on time.May require attending project team and public meetings after hours. Communicate effectively (written and verbal) internally (interdepartmental and intradepartmental) and externally (inclusive of clients, sub-consultants, municipalities). Lead the execution of strategic initiatives. Evaluate company practices and processes to provide input for continuous improvement. Be an ambassador for EPS at industry events and conferences. May require attending project team and public meetings after hours. Achieve a 50-60% Billable Utilization Rate. Non-billable activities include company & team meetings, professional development, community involvement, innovation time, culture & engagement activities, learning, and training. Manage $1.8M+ in projects and 9+ staff members, including Assistant Project Managers and staff.Physical RequirementsRequired to stand, walk, and sit. Requires a regular and normal range of hearing.Requires prolonged sitting with 15% of the time spent bending and reaching during office work and prolonged standing with a significant amount of time spent bending, squatting, and reaching when working in the field.Must have manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Noise levels are consistent with a standard office environment when working in an office. However, when working in the field, noise levels vary from ambient outdoor levels to those requiring ear protection.Able to sit for an extended period while in transit to job sites. Perks & BenefitsHealth, life, 401(k), dental and vision insuranceShort-term, long-term disability insurance and leavePaid holidaysPaid Time OffBereavement leave