Technical Engineer 2 / Architect 2 (PCN 250178)

State of Alaska•Juneau or Anchorage or Fairbanks, AK

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery – Bridge Design, is hiring a Construction Standards Engineer to support statewide project delivery and quality transportation infrastructure. The position reports to the Statewide Standards Program Lead and works with regional, planning, project delivery, and statewide staff, as well as the public. The role develops statewide policies, procedures, and construction standards, including manuals and standard specifications; provides technical guidance on construction-related issues; analyzes complex contract, specification, and technical issues; researches national engineering standards and evaluates their applicability to DOT&PF projects; and reviews proposed exceptions to national standards and regulations. The position also collaborates with agencies and industry partners, administers the Statewide Value Engineering program, and represents DOT&PF on statewide and national committees. The position may be based in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau. It offers a flexible work environment with an option to telework and may involve occasional travel for meetings, training, workshops, and other professional events. Salary depends on location: Anchorage $4,372.50 bi-weekly, Fairbanks $4,503.75 bi-weekly, and Juneau $4,591.50 bi-weekly. The position is overtime-ineligible. Applicants must be registered as a professional engineer or professional architect and have three years of professional engineering or architectural experience, including one year at the specified lower state classification or equivalent elsewhere. Applicants not registered in Alaska must meet the stated comity eligibility requirements and, if hired under that provision, obtain Alaska registration within one year and sign an agreement to do so.

Requirements

Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect.
Three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect 1 or higher), including one year as a Technical Engineer 1 / Architect 1 or Engineer/Architect 2 with the State of Alaska, or equivalent experience elsewhere.
Applicants not registered in Alaska must be registered 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). If hired under this provision, they must become registered in Alaska within one year and sign an agreement to do so.
Core competencies include creative thinking, transportation engineering, technical competence, teamwork, and influencing/negotiating.

Responsibilities

Develop statewide policies, procedures, and construction standards, including manuals and standard specifications.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to project delivery staff and regional offices on construction issues, policies, procedures, standards, and technical matters.
Analyze and resolve complex construction contract, specification, and technical issues.
Research national engineering standards, specifications, and professional literature related to design, construction, and transportation, and evaluate applicability to DOT&PF projects.
Review proposed exceptions to national standards and regulations and coordinate with federal and State regulatory agencies and others to develop solutions.
Collaborate with regional and statewide staff to address complex construction issues and develop consistent statewide approaches.
Coordinate with FHWA, FAA, other agencies, industry representatives, and professional organizations on construction standards, specifications, and technical issues.
Administer the Statewide Value Engineering program, including coordinating with regional VE coordinators, supporting project teams, and evaluating recommendations.
Represent DOT&PF on statewide and national committees.
Provide three professional references and a copy of a current professional engineering license at interview if not already attached.
Complete the application’s education and work experience sections and provide transcripts when required to verify qualifications.