Architect 1) (PCN 250197)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery - Bridge Design, is hiring a Bridge Engineer at either the Engineer/Architect 1 or Technical Engineer/Architect 1 level. This professional engineering position specializes in the design and analysis of bridges and other transportation structures, frequently applying the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design. The position also develops and applies bridge engineering techniques, approaches, and procedures statewide. It may include intermittent federally mandated bridge inspections throughout Alaska to ensure structural adequacy and public safety. The DOT&PF Bridge Section provides design services for new bridge and bridge rehabilitation projects and a broad range of services for the State’s inventory of approximately 1,000 public highway bridges. The position is based at DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau, with opportunities to travel throughout the state. The office emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, professional development, and support for the department’s mission to Keep Alaska Moving. This position is flexibly staffed and may be filled at the Engineer/Architect 1 or Technical Engineer/Architect 1 level, depending on the applicant’s training and experience. If hired at the Engineer/Architect 1 level, promotion to Technical Engineer/Architect 1 may occur after successful completion of the probationary period and required training, and upon meeting the higher class’s minimum qualifications. The listed biweekly salary is $3,741.75 for Engineer/Architect 1 and $4,283.25 for Technical Engineer/Architect 1; both classifications are non-overtime eligible.

Requirements

Engineer/Architect 1: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect; the employer designates which professional field is required for the position.
Technical Engineer/Architect 1: Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect, plus two years of professional engineering or architectural experience as an Engineer 1, Architectural Assistant 3 or higher with the State of Alaska, or equivalent experience elsewhere.
Applicants registered outside Alaska must hold registration in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors and eligible for comity under AS 08.48.191(b); they must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to do so.
Knowledge of structural engineering concepts, principles, theories, and methods for designing and analyzing complex structures using a variety of materials.
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, including a logical and systematic approach to addressing problems and using relevant knowledge and resources.
Clear, concise, organized, and persuasive written communication skills.
Knowledge of design, including developing and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, and using tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, prototypes, components, or systems.
Physical ability to descend and ascend bridge embankments and riverbanks.
A cover letter is required, describing how the applicant demonstrates the position-specific competencies and how their skills would benefit the position.
Applicants must complete the Education section of the application when education supports or meets qualifications and provide transcripts for education used to support minimum qualifications or competencies.

Responsibilities

Design and analyze bridges and other transportation structures.
Apply AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO Guide Specifications for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design.
Develop and apply bridge engineering techniques, approaches, and procedures.
Perform federally mandated bridge inspections intermittently throughout the state, as needed, to assess structural adequacy and public safety.
Provide bridge design services for new bridge and bridge rehabilitation construction projects and services related to the state’s public highway bridge inventory.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities and a wide variety of bridge analysis and design challenges.
Formal and in-house training, including training focused on advancement from Engineer/Architect 1 to Technical Engineer/Architect 1.
Funding for the Remote Pilot/Part 107 certification program for interested employees.
A 37.5-hour work week and generous leave allowances.
Flexible work schedules and flex leave accumulation for hours worked over 37.5 per week.
Salary increases based on time served.
A generous State of Alaska benefits package and retirement plan.

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