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Project Engineer

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc.
Elko, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Frontier-Kemper, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our project site near Elko, Nevada.

About Frontier-Kemper

Excellence in Underground and Heavy Civil Construction

At Frontier-Kemper, we specialize in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. We are known for our expertise in the engineering and construction of deep shafts and tunnels of all sizes and complexity. Our FKC-Lake Shore division provides design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Our goal is to be the industry’s best source, and best value, for complete turn-key construction, engineering and design-build services and related products.

Across North America, notable projects include The Purple Line Extensions section 3 in Los Angeles, Water Tunnel number 3 in New York City, Eagle Mountain Gas Pipeline and Kemano T2 tunneling projects in British Columbia, Canada, the Inter-Quarry Tunnel in Leesburg, VA and the Century Mine in Volga, WV.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

Description

As a Project Engineer at Frontier-Kemper, you will have the opportunity to be responsible for all onsite engineering services required to construct underground structures such as shafts, tunnels, slopes, and other duties as assigned. The Project Engineer will work with the Corporate Engineering and Mining Departments as required.

The Essential Functions Of The Position Are

  • Quality Control – Ensuring that construction work complies with both project specifications and company standard
  • Document Control – Prepare and distribute all required documentation records including various cost, schedule and production reports
  • Surveying – Establish, maintain, and advance line and grade control for excavation and construction.
  • Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, as-built records, change orders, estimates, etc.
  • Field Reporting – Accurately complete daily, weekly and monthly reporting requirements
  • Safety – Comply and promote the Company safety policies to ensure a safe workplace while also observing MSHA Federal and State standards

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Mining, Structural Engineering or Construction Management
  • 1 to 3 years of construction experience is required
  • Familiar with the use of surveying instruments; total station, rotation laser, etc.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with AutoCAD
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in order to communicate with clients, management and production staff
  • Ability to apply basic engineering principles to solve construction engineering issues
  • Must be able to work underground in a challenging environment with exposure to heights

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Frontier-Kemper builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent. Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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