Engineering Assistant 3 Engineering Associate EngineerArchitect 1 Flex PCN 250619

What you will be doing:
This position provides the opportunity to learn the fascinating world of highway design onthejob. You will work in the Central Region Highway Design Group where you will assist a Project Manager to develop a variety of state and federallyfunded roadway improvement projects throughout central and western Alaska. You will be trained to negotiate contracts with engineering consultants and will represent the Departments goals and priorities as they prepare plan specification and estimate packages for bid. You will help oversee project design by reviewing engineering submittals for quality completeness engineering judgement and conformity with federal and Department standards; and by coordinating technical issues with other groups within the Department (e.g. utilities rightofway materials environmental and surveying). Your responsibilities will also include developing project scopes and estimating and tracking project costs budgets and schedules.

This flex position allows for growth and increased responsibility as experience and professional licensure is obtained. Depending on your qualifications you may be placed at the Engineering Assistant 3 Engineering Associate or Engineer/Architect 1 level. After successfully completing a oneyear probationary period and the required training plan you will have the opportunity to advance to the next level.

Our organization mission and culture:

The DOT&PF mission is to Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure as we vitally support Alaskas people and economy by serving and connecting communities throughout the state. To do this we promote an organizational atmosphere of excellence integrity teamwork and public service and we take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide the public.

This position is an excellent platform to learn how to develop and manage projects work with numerous stakeholders and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life of the people of Alaska. The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals and to further your growth and development as an engineer.

There is some flexibility to assign duties to you according to your interests and/or will help you develop your career. Working in this position for one year at the Engineering Associate orEngineer/Architect 1 level will qualify you to apply for an Engineer/Architect 2 position once you have your PE license.

The working environment you can expect:
This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue in Anchorage Alaska and is easily accessible by a paved multiuse path and bus routes 40 and 65. Located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport the building houses many of the major functions of the region. Travel is occasionally necessary rarely overnight and may include flying to remote communities in small aircraft.

Who we are looking for:
Desired skills that contribute to success in this position include:

• SelfManagement: Sets welldefined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive onthejob experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity race gender disabilities and other individual differences.

Engineering Assistant 3:
Bachelors 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 bachelors degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An EngineerInTraining (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 nonspecific required experience 3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the nonspecific 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.

At time of application applicants are requested to submit:

• Cover Letter (See instructions below)

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

Name: Kristina Busch P.E. Project Manager