State of Alaska
Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 250628 & 250629)
State of Alaska, Juneau, Alaska, us, 99812
Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 250628 & 250629)
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Design & Support Services, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
Base Salary Information:
Engineering Assistant 1: $32.78 Hourly
Engineering Assistant 2: $37.78 Hourly
Engineering Assistant 3: $43.19 Hourly
What You Will Be Doing:
In this role in Traffic Design, under senior engineers' guidance, you will research and apply design standards to create contract documents. Your responsibilities include designing traffic signals, lighting, signs and striping as well as developing horizontal and vertical alignments along with typical sections. You will also design open channel drainage and enclosed storm drain systems while conducting cost‑effective analyses to improve project efficiency.
As you progress, you will develop traffic control plans, compute cost estimates, and draft special provisions. You will prepare technical reports such as Design Study Reports, field investigation reports, and traffic capacity analysis. You will document the highway design process and support project decisions. Additionally, you will conduct field inspections and collaborate with other teams to resolve design challenges. This role provides hands‑on experience and professional growth opportunities.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:
The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is mission‑focused with an atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.
Alaska has over 5,600 miles of paved and gravel highways and 239 airports; all of which are critical infrastructure for meeting basic transportation needs throughout the state. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy and serving communities.
You will work directly on capital improvement projects in Central Region, collaborating with staff from multiple areas of expertise and assisting with public and agency meetings. Central Region includes Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, the Mat‑Su Valley, and remote villages on the Kuskokwim Delta. This position is crucial in assisting the Department's mission to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure."
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The position represents a rare opportunity to directly improve the illumination and signalization of Alaska's busiest roadways. Benefits include flexible work hours, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health insurance coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. These benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Your office will be located at the DOT&PF Anchorage Headquarters building, 4111 Aviation Avenue. The building is near Lake Hood and Ted Stevens International Airport with easy access via a paved multi‑use path and People Mover routes 40 and 65. Office hours are flexible and allow for short work weeks and remote work options in accordance with established policies. Occasional travel within the Central Region of Alaska to visit project site locations, which may require travel by small aircraft on rare occasions, is required. Most travel does not require overnight stays.
Who We Are Looking For:
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.
Transportation Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis, and transportation network analysis.
Self‑Management: Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments on time; works with minimal supervision; motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Flexibility: Open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Special Note:
A valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential.
Engineer‑in‑training certification or passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred but not essential.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Engineering Assistant 1 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.
OR a bachelor's degree not accredited by ABET AND an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor‑In‑Training (LSIT) certificate or verification of passing the FE or FS examination.
Special Note: A candidate who will obtain within nine months a bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited institution will qualify to apply, may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree, and may begin work after showing proof of the required degree.
Engineering Assistant 2 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution.
AND one year of entry‑level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
OR a bachelor's degree not accredited by ABET and an EIT or LSIT certificate or verification of passing the FE or FS examination, plus one year of entry‑level experience as an Engineering Assistant 1.
OR five years of progressively responsible sub‑professional engineering experience, with at least two years as a Journey‑level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution: 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).
Engineering Assistant 3 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution.
AND two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience, with one year at the working or intermediate trainee level (e.g., as an Engineering Assistant 2).
OR a bachelor's degree from a non‑ABET institution, an EIT certificate or FE exam, and two years of experience with one year at the working or intermediate trainee level.
Substitution: Four years of any combination of ABET‑accredited postsecondary education (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 also substitute for required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).
Additional Documentation at Application:
Cover Letter – see instructions below.
At interview, applicants are asked to submit:
Three professional references.
Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
Copy of Professional License, EIT or other professional licenses, as applicable.
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. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant 1, Engineering Assistant 2, or Engineering Assistant 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1, promotion to Level 2 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. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple‑choice, and select‑all‑that‑apply questions. The answers you provide will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
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.
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‑time or part‑time. 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.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information for Specific Details:
Name: Noah King, P.E, Project Manager, Traffic Design
Phone: (907) 269‑0657
Email: noah.king@alaska.gov
Job Classification Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Government Administration
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Base Salary Information:
Engineering Assistant 1: $32.78 Hourly
Engineering Assistant 2: $37.78 Hourly
Engineering Assistant 3: $43.19 Hourly
What You Will Be Doing:
In this role in Traffic Design, under senior engineers' guidance, you will research and apply design standards to create contract documents. Your responsibilities include designing traffic signals, lighting, signs and striping as well as developing horizontal and vertical alignments along with typical sections. You will also design open channel drainage and enclosed storm drain systems while conducting cost‑effective analyses to improve project efficiency.
As you progress, you will develop traffic control plans, compute cost estimates, and draft special provisions. You will prepare technical reports such as Design Study Reports, field investigation reports, and traffic capacity analysis. You will document the highway design process and support project decisions. Additionally, you will conduct field inspections and collaborate with other teams to resolve design challenges. This role provides hands‑on experience and professional growth opportunities.
Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:
The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is mission‑focused with an atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.
Alaska has over 5,600 miles of paved and gravel highways and 239 airports; all of which are critical infrastructure for meeting basic transportation needs throughout the state. This infrastructure plays a vital role in supporting our economy and serving communities.
You will work directly on capital improvement projects in Central Region, collaborating with staff from multiple areas of expertise and assisting with public and agency meetings. Central Region includes Anchorage, the Kenai Peninsula, the Mat‑Su Valley, and remote villages on the Kuskokwim Delta. This position is crucial in assisting the Department's mission to "Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure."
The Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The position represents a rare opportunity to directly improve the illumination and signalization of Alaska's busiest roadways. Benefits include flexible work hours, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health insurance coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. These benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Your office will be located at the DOT&PF Anchorage Headquarters building, 4111 Aviation Avenue. The building is near Lake Hood and Ted Stevens International Airport with easy access via a paved multi‑use path and People Mover routes 40 and 65. Office hours are flexible and allow for short work weeks and remote work options in accordance with established policies. Occasional travel within the Central Region of Alaska to visit project site locations, which may require travel by small aircraft on rare occasions, is required. Most travel does not require overnight stays.
Who We Are Looking For:
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.
Transportation Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis, and transportation network analysis.
Self‑Management: Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays initiative, effort, and commitment to completing assignments on time; works with minimal supervision; motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information effectively to individuals or groups; makes clear and convincing presentations; listens, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Flexibility: Open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
Special Note:
A valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential.
Engineer‑in‑training certification or passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred but not essential.
To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Engineering Assistant 1 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.
OR a bachelor's degree not accredited by ABET AND an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor‑In‑Training (LSIT) certificate or verification of passing the FE or FS examination.
Special Note: A candidate who will obtain within nine months a bachelor's degree from an ABET‑accredited institution will qualify to apply, may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree, and may begin work after showing proof of the required degree.
Engineering Assistant 2 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution.
AND one year of entry‑level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
OR a bachelor's degree not accredited by ABET and an EIT or LSIT certificate or verification of passing the FE or FS examination, plus one year of entry‑level experience as an Engineering Assistant 1.
OR five years of progressively responsible sub‑professional engineering experience, with at least two years as a Journey‑level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska or equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution: 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).
Engineering Assistant 3 Requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution.
AND two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience, with one year at the working or intermediate trainee level (e.g., as an Engineering Assistant 2).
OR a bachelor's degree from a non‑ABET institution, an EIT certificate or FE exam, and two years of experience with one year at the working or intermediate trainee level.
Substitution: Four years of any combination of ABET‑accredited postsecondary education (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 also substitute for required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).
Additional Documentation at Application:
Cover Letter – see instructions below.
At interview, applicants are asked to submit:
Three professional references.
Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
Copy of Professional License, EIT or other professional licenses, as applicable.
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. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant 1, Engineering Assistant 2, or Engineering Assistant 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level 1, promotion to Level 2 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. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple‑choice, and select‑all‑that‑apply questions. The answers you provide will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
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.
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‑time or part‑time. 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.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information for Specific Details:
Name: Noah King, P.E, Project Manager, Traffic Design
Phone: (907) 269‑0657
Email: noah.king@alaska.gov
Job Classification Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Government Administration
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