Civil Engineer - UMIAQ Design

Overview

UMIAQ Design is seeking a registered Civil Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of challenging projects throughout both rural and urban Alaska. With several recent large project awards and ongoing support contracts, the successful candidate will contribute to a variety of efforts, working both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams. Current and upcoming projects include urban site development, rural road design, water distribution and wastewater collection systems, landfill development and closure, and unique, Alaska-specific engineering challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of meaningful work in dynamic environments across the state.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

• Work under the direction of a Senior Civil Engineer, with increasing responsibility based on performance and demonstrated capability.

• Assist in the planning, design, and construction administration of civil engineering projects.

• Conduct site visits and field investigations to support project planning and design.

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies throughout project development.

• Prepare design and construction documents across all project phases.

• Support the bidding process, including development of bid documents and contractor coordination.

• Provide construction administration services and assist with project closeout.

• Direct and coordinate drafting and technical support staff.

• Collaborate with internal team members and external consultants across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working as a Civil Engineer in a design-related role.

• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer (or Environmental Engineer) in Alaska, or currently registered in another state with the ability to obtain Alaska registration through reciprocity within a reasonable time.

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design principles, preparation of construction documents, and traditional construction methods.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in water and sewer system planning and design is preferred but not required.

• Experience with AutoCAD drafting is a plus.

Physical and Mental Demands:

• Must be able to travel to remote project locations using various modes of transportation, including aircraft, boats, snow machines, four-wheelers, and other off-road vehicles.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

• Must be able to walk and work on unimproved terrain and active construction sites, often in varying weather conditions.

Working Conditions

• May require travel to remote areas of Alaska throughout the year.

• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures as low as -50°F.

• Field assignments may involve exposure to harsh weather, rugged terrain, and limited access to amenities.

• Work may be conducted in both indoor office settings and outdoor field environments, including active construction sites.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com , and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance www.uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/ .

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Utqiaġvik, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska’s top 10 companies with approximately 4,400 employees nationwide and revenues above $1 Billion annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Iñupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities.

UIC and its subsidiaries are committed to and strive for safety, quality, business ethics, and shareholder value. We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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Requisition ID 2026-26552

Category Engineering

Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage

Travel Requirement Less than 10%