Engineering Assistant 3 (PCN 251409)

State of Alaska • Fairbanks, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Design, Engineering & Construction, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 to help us Keep Alaska Moving! In this position, you will provide utility coordination for transportation, aviation and facility projects, provide technical guidance to regional staff, and support engineering and design efforts related to utility infrastructure as needed. You will compose technical documents relating to utility relocation agreement, utility invoicing, and project closeout. You will assist with administering utility permits for facilities located within DOT&PF Northern Region rights-of-way and controlled properties. Responsibilities include reviewing permit applications for compliance with state and federal requirements, coordinating with DOT&PF sections and utility companies, issuing permits, assessing fees, and maintaining utility records and tracking systems that support project design, construction, and maintenance activities.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Four years of any combination of ABET accredited postsecondary education in engineering, architecture, or land surveying (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or engineering, architectural or land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree.
• Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).
• Oral and Written Communication: 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 and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Accountability: 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.
• Civil Engineering: 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.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide utility coordination for transportation, aviation and facility projects.
• Provide technical guidance to regional staff.
• Support engineering and design efforts related to utility infrastructure.
• Compose technical documents relating to utility relocation agreement, utility invoicing, and project closeout.
• Assist with administering utility permits for facilities located within DOT&PF Northern Region rights-of-way and controlled properties.
• Review permit applications for compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Coordinate with DOT&PF sections and utility companies.
• Issue permits.
• Assess fees.
• Maintain utility records and tracking systems that support project design, construction, and maintenance activities.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities
• Professional development
• Training programs
• Mentorship opportunities
• Generous benefits package
• Excellent retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level