Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineering Architect 1 (PCN 251432) bei State of Alaska, AK

About the Department

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Design, Engineering, & Construction is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 3 to help us 

Keep Alaska Moving!

SALARY INFORMATION

Engineering Assistant 3: $44.49 / hourly – OT Eligible

Engineering Associate: $44.49 / hourly – OT Eligible

Engineer/Architect 1: $3,563.25 / biweekly – OT Ineligible

What you will be doing:

Engineering Associate / Engineering Assistant 3

• Develop bid-ready PS&E documents and detailed plans for medium-complex projects.
• Complete preliminary and detailed highway/airport designs in compliance with standards.
• Coordinate utilities, ROW, and conduct field investigations.
• Support public involvement through presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Write technical specs, cost estimates, reports, and administer PSAs/Interagency Agreements.

Engineer / Architect 1

• Lead preparation of complete PS&E documents, studies, and plans for medium-to-high complexity projects.
• Perform advanced design work (traffic, highway, aviation) with manuals and modeling software.
• Conduct investigations, utility/ROW coordination, and manage stakeholder/public outreach.
• Prepare technical specs, cost estimates, reports, and oversee engineering documents.
• Independently administer PSAs/Interagency Agreements: proposals, consultant selection, monitoring, and coordination.
• Seal engineering documents prepared by self or under supervision.

Our organization, mission, 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 benefits of joining our team:

At DOT&PF Fairbanks, we balance meaningful work with a fun and supportive team culture. From summer BBQs and cornhole to puzzles and day to day treats, we make time to connect in the office. You’ll have opportunities to explore Alaska through fieldwork and team activities while contributing to projects that directly impact our communities. We value collaboration, laughter, and celebrating successes together. Join us and experience both professional growth and genuine camaraderie.

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 role provides a dynamic blend of office work, field visits, and team collaboration, with opportunities to engage directly with stakeholders. Intermittent summer travel, and occasional winter travel, may be required for site visits or meetings, which could include travel by small plane or boat.

Who we are looking for:  

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• 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.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• 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 presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Position Duties

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.

Substitutions:
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).
 
Engineering Associate

Eight years of progressively responsible work experience in engineering, land surveying or architecture, of which one year was as an Engineering Assistant 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:
ABET accredited college or technical school courses in engineering, architecture, land surveying or a closely related curriculum may be substituted for the non-specific required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the non-specific required experience.
 
Engineer/Architect 1
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.

Note: Positions in this class require professional registration as either an Engineer or an Architect. The employer will designate which professional field is required for each position.

Special Note:
Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**
 

At time of application, applicants are requested to provide:

• Copy of Professional Engineering License, if applying for Engineer/Architect 1
• Transcripts, if using education to meet the minimum qualifications

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application.  In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the “Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position.  We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Engineering Assistant 3, Engineering Associate, or Engineer/Architect 1 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

EDUCATION

To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE 

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-??me. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. No??ng "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

Other Qualifications

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name and Title: Ethan Graetz, Engineer/Architect 3

Phone: 907-451-2281
Email: [email protected]