3 (PCN 252318)

State of Alaska•Juneau, AK

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Design & Engineering Services, is looking to fill an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex position located in Juneau. This role involves performing engineering design of highways and airports on federally funded projects under the general direction of a registered professional engineer. Responsibilities range from entry-level design elements like storm drains, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, lighting, and traffic signals to leading the design of complex projects, including concept development, public vetting, and producing construction-ready documents. The department's mission is to Keep Alaska Moving, focusing on a modern, adaptable, and resilient transportation system through collaboration and partnerships.

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.
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 (for EA2).
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 (for EA2).
Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level (for EA3).
Valid Driver's License.
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.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Nice To Haves

Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (for EA2).
Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience (for EA3).

Responsibilities

Perform entry/trainee-level engineering design of highways and airports on federally funded projects.
Design elements include storm drain systems, curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting systems, traffic signal systems, navigation aids, roadways, runways, taxiways, and aprons, signage, and guardrail.
Assist with the preparation of engineering studies, development of project details, and contract documents (calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates).
Perform mid-level engineering design of highways and airports on federally funded projects.
Assist in the research, development, and final production of project plans, specifications, estimates, and other engineering documents.
Lead the engineering design of highways and airports on federally funded projects.
Develop initial concept-level designs.
Vet concept designs with the public and resource agencies for input.
Produce construction-ready project plans, specifications, quantities, estimates, and engineering documents.
Typically lead designer on projects with low to mid-level complexity and assist as a specialist on complex projects.