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Stantec

Senior Project Manager, Roadway

Anchorage, AK · On-site

As a project team leader, the Senior Project Manager will work closely together with a project engineer, roadway designers, traffic engineers and other team members to deliver location and alignment ...

Stantec

Senior Project Manager, Roadway

Anchorage, AK · On-site

As a project team leader, the Senior Project Manager will work closely together with a project engineer, roadway designers, traffic engineers and other team members to deliver location and alignment ...

Cruz Construction, Inc

Project Engineer Intern

Palmer, AK · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Responsible to help plan, design, assess and oversee construction and maintenance functions on projects, under the direction of the Senior Projects Manager or designated engineering staff. Essential ...

Cruz Construction

Project Engineer Intern

Palmer, AK · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Responsible to help plan, design, assess and oversee construction and maintenance functions on projects, under the direction of the Senior Projects Manager or designated engineering staff. Essential ...

Cruz Construction, Inc

Project Engineer Intern

Palmer, AK · On-site

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Responsible to help plan, design, assess and oversee construction and maintenance functions on projects,under the direction of the Senior Projects Manager or designated engineering staff. Essential ...

Tutor Perini

Project Engineer

Kodiak, AK · On-site

Perini Management Services Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our design-build project team Kodiak, AK. About Perini Management Services At home or abroad, our focus ...

Ulakaia Center

Senior Project Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$116 - $156/hr

The Senior Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of multiple rural Alaska renewable energy ... Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. * Ensure ...

Aleut Energy LLC

Senior Project Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site +1

$110K - $130K/yr

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Reports to : Vice President Status : Regular, Full-Time, Exempt Location ... Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. * Ensure ...

The Aleut Corporation

Senior Project Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$115K - $156K/yr

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Reports to : Vice President Status : Regular, Full-Time, Exempt Location ... Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. * Ensure Issued ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior project engineer in Alaska is $123,596.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,600.00 and $138,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Senior Project Engineers are experienced professionals responsible for overseeing and managing complex engineering projects from conception to completion. They coordinate between various teams, ensure project milestones are met, and address technical challenges that arise during the project lifecycle. Senior Project Engineers also play a key role in budgeting, quality assurance, and maintaining safety standards. Their expertise ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the required specifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior project engineer?

To excel as a Senior Project Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, project management, and relevant industry experience—often supported by a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Familiarity with project management software (such as MS Project or Primavera), CAD tools, and industry-specific standards is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring successful project delivery, team coordination, and compliance with technical and safety standards.

What are some common challenges senior project engineers face when managing cross-functional teams?

Senior Project Engineers often oversee projects that require collaboration among diverse teams such as design, procurement, and construction. A common challenge is aligning different priorities and communication styles, which can lead to misunderstandings or delays. To overcome this, Senior Project Engineers use strong leadership and organizational skills, facilitating clear communication and establishing structured workflows. Building trust and fostering a collaborative environment are essential for ensuring all team members work toward shared objectives and project milestones.

What is the difference between Senior Project Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectSenior Project EngineerProject Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years experience, professional engineering license often preferredBachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 1-3 years experience
Work EnvironmentLeading project teams, overseeing multiple phases, coordinating with clients and vendorsAssisting in project planning, executing tasks under supervision, supporting senior staff
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, infrastructure projectsConstruction, civil engineering, industrial projects

Senior Project Engineers typically have more experience, advanced certifications, and leadership responsibilities compared to Project Engineers. They oversee entire projects, coordinate teams, and liaise with clients, whereas Project Engineers focus on supporting project execution under supervision. The roles are distinct but interconnected within engineering and construction industries.

What does a senior project engineer do?

A senior project engineer oversees the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring they meet technical specifications, budgets, and deadlines. They coordinate with teams, manage resources, and often use project management tools to track progress while providing technical expertise and leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

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Infographic showing various Senior Project Engineer job openings in Alaska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,596 per year, or $59.4 per hour.

Senior Project Engineer - Projects and Reliability

Northern Star Pogo LLC

Delta Junction, AK • On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Northern Star Resources Limited (ASX: NST) is an Australian ASX 100 gold producer with three Tier-1 world-class projects located in highly prospective and low sovereign risk regions of Australia and North America. Northern Star is the largest Australian gold producer and among the top 10 gold miners globally. Northern Star continues to invest in building a strong asset base through strategic acquisitions and aggressive exploration to extend the mine lives across its world-class operations and generate earning accretive value for its Shareholders through operational effectiveness.

Northern Star Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer – Projects & Reliability to join our team at the Pogo Mine in Alaska. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, this role leads reliability engineering, project management, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the processing plant, site infrastructure, and surface operations.

The primary focus is to maximize equipment availability and plant uptime, improve asset reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and safely deliver capital and reliability improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead Projects, Reliability, and Condition Monitoring activities in compliance with MSHA regulations and site safety standards.
  • Develop and oversee Reliability Engineering and Continuous Improvement programs.
  • Manage Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (PdM/PM) programs, including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing (UT), and condition monitoring.
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA/RCA), defect elimination, and equipment reliability initiatives.
  • Analyze equipment performance, reliability, maintainability, availability, downtime, and maintenance data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Scope, evaluate, develop, and deliver reliability improvement and capital projects.
  • Lead engineering projects through scoping, design, planning, scheduling, budgeting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Prepare equipment specifications, requisitions, bid packages, contractor evaluations, cost estimates, schedules, and progress reports.
  • Manage contractors, vendors, bidding processes, and site entry requirements.
  • Support maintenance planning and scheduling and provide technical solutions to maintenance and operational issues.
  • Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules, KPIs, and variances.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Project Engineers, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Reliability/Condition Monitoring personnel.
  • Drive a high-performance culture focused on Safety, Reliability, Operational Excellence, Asset Management, and Continuous Improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 5–10 years' experience in Maintenance Management, Reliability Engineering, Project Engineering, Project Management, or Project Supervision.
  • 3–5 years' hands-on industrial maintenance and/or engineering project experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Reliability Engineering, Asset Management, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis (RCA/RCFA), Defect Elimination, and Maintenance Strategy.
  • Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, reliability metrics, and equipment performance analytics.
  • Strong project management, maintenance planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost-control skills.
  • Experience in mining, mineral processing, fixed plant, processing plants, heavy industry, or industrial maintenance preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership, team development, mentoring, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficiency with CMMS systems such as Pronto and Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge and practical application of MSHA regulations preferred.
  • Current driver's license.
  • Ability to successfully complete required background checks and post-offer physical requirements.
What We Offer
  • Permanent position with an extended mine life and long-term career opportunities.
  • Competitive remuneration package, bonuses, insurance benefits, 401(k), and paid leave.
  • Professional development and career growth within a global gold mining company.
  • 15 days on / 13 days off rotational schedule at our remote Pogo Mine operation.
  • Company-provided camp accommodation and transportation from Fairbanks, Delta Junction, and Tok, Alaska.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta Junction, and Tok regions will receive first consideration.

Shortlisting for this role will begin immediately.

Candidates living in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Delta and Tok regions will be given first consideration.

Due to the large volume of applications, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Recruitment Agencies: Northern Star Resources does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Recruitment agencies and search firms are requested not to contact or solicit Northern Star Resources regarding this position unless specifically invited or engaged to provide recruitment services. Any unsolicited resumes or submissions will not be considered agency-referred candidates and will not create an obligation for payment of any recruitment fees.