Northern Region Construction Engineering Assistant 2/3 FLEX (PCN 251436)

State Of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

4d•$39 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Northern Region Design, Engineering, & Construction is looking for a Engineering Assistant 2/3 in FAIRBANKS to help us Keep Alaska Moving! SALARY SCHEDULE: Engineering Assistant 2 -- $38.91 Engineering Assistant 3 -- $44.49 What You Will Be Doing: Intermediate (Engineering Assistant 2) Leads several Highway Engineering Technicians in the Northern Region Construction Laboratory, supporting over 30 projects annually across Alaska's largest region. Works directly with geological, design, and construction professionals in the Arctic construction industry to ensure quality materials testing and documentation. Manages, calibrates, and maintains field and laboratory testing equipment while gaining technical and leadership experience with diverse civil construction materials from across Alaska. Advanced (Engineering Assistant 3) Independently leads the Northern Region Construction Laboratory and Field Laboratory Equipment Program, providing technical direction and training to technicians serving over 30 regional projects. Collaborates with geological, design, and construction experts to investigate testing discrepancies, improve procedures, and advance AASHTO accreditation for the laboratory. Oversees calibration, maintenance, and suitability evaluations of testing equipment, ensuring regional compliance and consistent quality assurance standards. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. The Working Environment You Can Expect: This position is based in Fairbanks at the DOT&PF complex on Peger Road, where design, construction, maintenance, and support staff are all within walking distance. The Materials Laboratory offers a collaborative work environment where you'll engage with Laboratory and Quality Control Managers, Highway Contractors, Project Engineers, and Field Materials Technicians. Employees have opportunities to attend winter meetings and conferences in Juneau and Anchorage, gaining valuable professional development and networking experience. Occasional out-of-state travel also allows you to expand your skills and build connections across the industry. Travel to field sites by snowmachine or ATV to be expected. The Benefits of Joining Our Team: The Materials team is close-knit, hardworking, and down-to-earth. We tackle challenges together, host summer BBQs, and wear our best flannel every day of the week… because doing good work is better when it's done in flannel! This position also offers great opportunities for growth and hands-on experience, with flexible staffing at either the Engineering Assistant 2 or 3 level. If you start as an EA2, you can move up to EA3 once you've obtained WAQTC certification and gained the necessary skills and experience—no need to reapply. We offer flexible schedules and occasional telework, making it easier to balance life while doing work that directly supports your community! Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Internal Controls: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing internal control activities (for example, authorizations, verifications, reconciliations), monitoring their use, and evaluating their performance (for example, identification of material weaknesses or significant deficiencies). Physical Sciences: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to investigate and apply the relations between space, time, matter, and energy in the areas of gravity, atomic principles, mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, and related natural phenomena. Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Special Note: EA2: Current Alaska Driver's License EA3: Current Alaska Driver`s License Must be WAQTC (Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction) qualified and be a WAQTC Trainer per (23 CFR 637.207(a)(2)).

Requirements

EA2: Current Alaska Driver's License
EA3: Current Alaska Driver`s License
Must be WAQTC (Western Alliance for Quality Transportation Construction) qualified and be a WAQTC Trainer per (23 CFR 637.207(a)(2)).
Engineering Assistant 2 Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET. AND One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Or: A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET. AND An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination. AND One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Or: Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Engineering Assistant 3 Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET. AND Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere. Or: A bachelor's degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET. AND An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination. AND Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Responsibilities

Intermediate (Engineering Assistant 2) Leads several Highway Engineering Technicians in the Northern Region Construction Laboratory, supporting over 30 projects annually across Alaska's largest region.
Works directly with geological, design, and construction professionals in the Arctic construction industry to ensure quality materials testing and documentation.
Manages, calibrates, and maintains field and laboratory testing equipment while gaining technical and leadership experience with diverse civil construction materials from across Alaska.
Advanced (Engineering Assistant 3) Independently leads the Northern Region Construction Laboratory and Field Laboratory Equipment Program, providing technical direction and training to technicians serving over 30 regional projects.
Collaborates with geological, design, and construction experts to investigate testing discrepancies, improve procedures, and advance AASHTO accreditation for the laboratory.
Oversees calibration, maintenance, and suitability evaluations of testing equipment, ensuring regional compliance and consistent quality assurance standards.

Benefits

Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year