Engineering Assistant 1/2 (PCN 253404M)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

18h•Onsite

About The Position

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Construction & CIP Support, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving! This position performs a variety of basic/entry level engineering duties by selecting and applying accepted and standard engineering practices associated with the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, airports, utilities, harbor facilities, or other engineering projects. The Engineering Assistant 1 is an entry level position where the incumbent will usually be assigned to an individual project and participate in various project tasks including inspection or Office Engineering. This class is reserved for college graduate engineers, architects or land surveyors, or persons who possess an Engineering-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate or verification letter issued by the State of Alaska or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (NCEES). The Engineering Assistant 2 position is for applicants that can demonstrate additional experience or education that allows them to participate on a project with little or no additional training. This is reserved for incumbents with Master's level Engineering Degrees or with Experience in similar work environments. The DOT&PF mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving" and your role in this position is directly tied to the most critical aspects of the mission. Alaska's highways and airports are important resources that meet basic transportation needs and are critical to health and safety. They play a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the state as well as the oil, gas, timber, commercial fishing, tourist, and other industries. You will collaborate with multiple functional groups within the department, coordinate with staff from multiple areas of expertise, and assist with public and agency meetings to successfully construct capital improvement projects in Central Region, thereby delivering the department's mission. This department is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.
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.
A valid Driver's License is required.
This position requires travel within the State.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
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.
A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET.
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.
Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Nice To Haves

Master's level Engineering Degrees
Experience in similar work environments

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of basic/entry level engineering duties by selecting and applying accepted and standard engineering practices associated with the construction of roads, bridges, buildings, airports, utilities, harbor facilities, or other engineering projects.
Participate in various project tasks including inspection or Office Engineering.
Perform field inspections, measurements, develop documentation, and conduct quality reviews on Federal and State civil construction projects.