Engineer

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in majors related to construction, engineering, related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Five or more years of proven experience in the construction materials industry.
• Experience with technical software such as AutoCAD 2018 or higher preferred, GIS, and other math-based systems. 3-D modeling is a plus.
• Must be able to read and interpret sketches and construction plans.
• Proficient with MS Office suite of products and industry-related computer software.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Innate continuous improvement mindset, process methodology skills, and impressive change management capability.
• Must have valid Driver License in good standing

Preferred Requirements

• Seven to ten years of working in the construction materials industry with progressive and proven experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of mining and processing construction materials such as cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete.
• Engineering certifications or credentials.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set a positive safety example. Drive and support corporate and local safety initiatives.
• Understand the working infrastructure and utilities associated with our properties and fixed facilities.
• Create and maintain reserve inventory and report reserves annually to Knife River for SEC 10(k) reporting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of surveying procedures, drilling techniques, mapping, drafting, aggregate exploration, and reserve analysis.
• Work with engineering software to develop and prepare preliminary and detailed design drawings and reports.
• Provide and perform engineering assistance, technical support, and troubleshooting for field issues in the Company’s Divisions.
• Assist the Senior Engineering Manager with the company’s capital investment projects.
• Assist in site development design for grading, drainage, stormwater control, erosion control, and road design.
• Work on various engineering projects supporting sales, operations, and continuous improvements in manufacturing and processing plants.
• Interact with stakeholders to resolve engineering-related issues in our concrete, aggregate, and cement operations.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and best practices to establish performance metrics (KPIs) driving efficiency, quality, and cost control.
• Work on challenging assignments, including investigating, troubleshooting, and solving various engineering and construction-related issues.
• Design and/or assist in developing permit/lease applications to secure approval of resources for mining and other facilities.
• Demonstrating attention to detail and organizing and prioritizing are essential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of construction materials processes and systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Demonstrate high quality, safety, and environmental acumen.