Engineering Assistant 123 Flex (Geotechnical Engineering Assistant PCN 250733)

You will perform a range of geotechnical engineering duties that support project design recommendations and technical reports under the supervision of higher-level engineers. Your work will include assisting with field investigation planning reviewing as-built plans researching previous geotechnical work and performing introductory field investigations. As you gain experience you will perform data analysis prepare reports and present findings using tools such as AutoCAD and Geographic Information Systems multiple discipline-specific design software. You will learn and apply design standards specifications and engineering software while developing design recommendations. With increased proficiency you will conduct less complex investigations independently provide review comments on project plans and specifications and support the development of geotechnical design recommendations. At the journey level you will coordinate with supervisors contractors and project design staff to support project delivery. You may also provide training and guidance to lower-level engineering staff and consultants as well as provide geotechnical support through the construction phase of projects..

Our departments mission is to Keep Alaska Moving while our divisions core mission is to develop design and advertise projects that preserve and improve Alaskas transportation and public facilities infrastructure. The division also provides a wide range of technical services to the department as well as to other state and federal agencies local governments utility companies and the department is mission-focused fostering an organizational atmosphere that emphasizes performance-based results excellence integrity teamwork and service to benefit the public.

The Central Region Materials Section is a team of over 20 members including Geotechnical Engineers Engineering Assistants Engineering Geologists and Lab Technician staff members. Together they collaborate to develop geotechnical design reports and recommendations supporting highway and aviation design projects. The incumbent will play a key role in this team providing geotechnical engineering support through the design and construction of aviation and highway capital improvement projects.

The benefits of joining our team:
Accounting for 65% of Alaskas population the states highest traffic volumes and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state Central Region is an excellent platform to take your career to the next level. DOT&PF provides opportunities for advancement training opportunities an attractive work-life balance and this position works with a team that makes a difference in the lives of every Alaskan.

As a geotechnical engineering assistant at Central Region Materials the incumbent will be exposed in detail to the design process from the ground up literally. This base of knowledge will provide the incumbent a strong foundation to build an engineering career on regardless of their chosen career path.

Desired competencies/skills that contribute to success in this position:

• Geotechnical Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods related to the investigation and evaluation of subsurface soil or geologic conditions and properties for the purpose of designing stable foundation systems earthen structures or the remediation of subsurface conditions.
• Materials Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods related to the composition structures and properties of materials their use behavior and performance under environmental influences and the identification processing and manufacture of optimal materials for various applications.
• Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

• A valid Drivers License is required for this position.
• Position requires travel to remote project sites (sometime by small airplane).

Engineering Assistant 1:
Bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.

Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
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.

Special Note:
An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelors degree from an institution accredited by ABET with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.

Engineering-In-Training or Flex Engineering Assistant 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be identified by the employing department.

Engineering Assistant 2:
Bachelors degree or the equivalent with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
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.

Or:
A bachelors degree with a major in engineering architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
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.
AND
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.

Or:
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.

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).

Special Note:
The employing department will identify Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions.
Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.

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 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).

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:Mitchel Miller P.E. Acting Materials Group Chief
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