If you’re looking for a workplace where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged, Kuna Engineering is a compelling option. With more than 40 years of experience serving communities across Alaska, Kuna has built a reputation for reliability and technical excellence. As a full-service firm offering architecture, civil, environmental, surveying, planning, electrical, and structural engineering services, you’ll have a chance to cross-train, collaborate across disciplines, and participate in projects from concept through implementation.

Beyond technical opportunity, Kuna emphasizes a supportive, team-oriented culture. Employees are respected, recognized, and given credit, and that work is more than transactional — it’s about being part of a team. We offer a full compensation package (including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and employee assistance programs) and actively create pathways for career development. The firm’s “Giving Back” philosophy also demonstrates that it values community engagement — from supporting K-12 STEM education programs like BWISE to contributing to local causes and infrastructure in Alaska. Joining Kuna means being part of a firm with technical breadth, strong ethics, and a commitment to Alaska’s people and place.

Summary

As a Civil Engineer in Training at Kuna, you would be actively involved in the full lifecycle of civil and infrastructure projects across Alaska. Working under licensed engineers and cross-disciplinary teams, you would help with tasks such as preliminary engineering, survey and GIS support, utilities and stormwater system design, road and site layout, cost estimating, permitting, and construction oversight. Kuna’s civil/transportation group handles a wide variety of projects—from housing and schools to roads, bridges, harbors, and sanitation systems—so you’d gain exposure to diverse design challenges and site conditions.

In addition, you’d also support environmental and community considerations integral to each project. This might include assisting in environmental assessments, public involvement, grant writing, and compliance tasks. Kuna’s model emphasizes working closely with remote and rural Alaskan communities, so you may also engage in logistical planning, adaptation to harsh climates, and meaningful collaboration with clients and stakeholders to ensure designs are culturally viable and sustainable.

Under a Senior Engineer’s mentorship as a Civil Engineer in Training (EIT) at Kuna, you will:

• Prepare and refine engineering drawings, plans, and technical documentation using CAD and related software on various civil engineering projects such as airports, roads, site design, utilities, and H&H.
• Conduct field investigations and site condition assessments to support project design and construction
• Compile survey data, geotechnical findings, and materials information to inform engineering solutions
• Assist in developing specifications, bid documents, and cost estimates for infrastructure projects
• Support project scheduling, budgeting, and documentation
• Participate in safety planning, quality reviews, and compliance checks throughout project phases
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment
• Contribute to post-construction evaluations to assess performance and capture lessons learned
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and EIT (FE) certification required.
• Minimum 3 years engineering experience in general civil engineering design. Experience in roadway and/or site civil studies and designs is desired. Construction administration on similar projects is a plus.
• Experience using AutoCAD (preferably Civil 3D) to prepare plans.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Technical writing and strong communication skills (both oral and written) required.
• Must be willing to travel since most of our projects are off the road system.
• Experience with Alaska Department of Transportation projects is preferred.
• Experience with design in northern climates is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under company vehicle insurance policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoors - environmentally controlled; requires most or all work to be done inside.

Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.

Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.

Physical requirements:  Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.

Travel: Employee may travel to remote areas and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.

Competencies

• Professional, highly self-motivated, passionate, energetic, creative and strategic thinker.
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Mines first-hand customer information, using it to determine how to best maximize the opportunity for Kuna and its clients. 
• Always acts with customers in mind, knows how to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers/prospects and gains their trust and respect.