Project Engineer I

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Tunista Construction LLC, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.

What does Tunista Construction LLC do?

Tunista Construction is a highly experienced and qualified heavy civil Native Alaskan DBE contracting firm performing work throughout Washington State, with sister companies that operate all over the world.

We are built from a strong culture that provides a high level of safety, quality, and significant returns to all our clients and stakeholders, as we have developed a reputation for being a crucial partner with both design build and bid build projects for the Department of Defense, Washington State Department of Transportation, Homeland Security, and multiple public and private entities performing work in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska.

What can you expect?

As the Project Engineer I you are responsible for planning and coordination of activities concerned with construction and administrative management of projects. You are responsible for ensuring that project technical and reporting requirements are followed including adherence to plans, specifications, schedules, applicable codes and permits, as well as compliance with accepted engineering practices and company standards.

How will you do it?

• Interpret plans and contract terms including job cost coding.
• Ensure that field activities adhere to contract plans, specs, and company policies.
• Perform duties as liaison with construction managers and other contacts to facilitate project objectives.
• Coordinate work schedule, communications, and work activities with job subcontractors.
• Complete daily project reporting that includes cost analysis, timekeeping, environmental and permit compliance, daily reports, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, quantities, and safety program documentation.
• Coordinate project activities between office management and field management.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination among all project participants.
• Ensure compliance with current project schedule and project completion documentation.
• Work with Cost Accounting to manage the financial aspects of the contract to protect company interest and maintain good relations with customers.
• Determine supplies and materials needs to complete projects and requisition same.
• Formulate reports including work progress and cost schedules.
• Assist in negotiation and buyout of subcontractors and vendors.
• Represent company in project meetings as needed.
• Assist Project Manager with day-to-day project operations.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to learn costing and accounting procedures.
• Ability to learn computer-based construction and scheduling programs.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with employees, via written and verbal communication methods.
• Ability to work independently and work cooperatively with others; ability to work with employees, business partners, and customers in a friendly and positive manner.
• Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions based on available information.
• Ability to use judgment and discretion.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work with concentration, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.

Who is Tunista Construction looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• College degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred, however comparable experience will be considered as a substitute.
• One year of experience in addition to formal education as a Project Engineer or similar construction role preferred.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Tunista Construction’s Driving Policy. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of database software, spreadsheet software and word processing software, Microsoft packages preferred.

More reasons you will love working with Tunista Construction LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• Ten (10) paid holidays. Eleven (11) paid holidays once you hit a 1-year anniversary.
• 401k match at 50% up to 6% of your contribution.

How Do You Apply?

Please visit our careers page at and select Tunista Construction LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Tunista Construction LLC? Simply reach out to

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level and working conditions are consistent with those of typical construction jobs. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and spouses, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Tunista Construction’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.