Bridge Drafting / Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (PCN 250212)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Overtime eligibility

Drone data support

Travel within Alaska

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Bridge Drafting and Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant role with the State of Alaska DOT&PF is based in Juneau and emphasizes drafting bridge designs, conducting inspections, and processing management data under licensed engineers.

You will prepare preliminary layouts and detailed final plans with AutoCAD, assist with drone and sonar data collection, and support inspections to keep Alaska’s infrastructure safe and reliable.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drafting concepts, modeling, blueprints, and maps for bridge projects.
• Experience supporting bridge inspections and data collection.
• Familiarity with geo-spatial data processing and GIS concepts.
• Understanding of safety and quality standards in civil/bridge work.

Responsibilities

• Draft preliminary bridge layouts and final plans using AutoCAD under licensed engineers.
• Assist with drone and sonar data collection for bridge assessment.
• Process and analyze bridge management data to support maintenance decisions.
• Collaborate with team on construction plans and inspection reporting.

Skills

Drafting

Bridge inspections

Geo-spatial

Drone data collection

AutoCAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

Job Description

RECRUITMENT EXTENSION NOTICE The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery Bridge Section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Drafting / Geo-Spatial Engineer Assistant) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information

• Engineering Assistant 1: $35.45 / hourly (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 2: $40.86 / hourly (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 3: $46.71 / hourly (OT Eligible)

What You Will Be Doing

The Bridge Drafting and Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in the drafting of bridge design projects and processing of information collected during bridge inspections. You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from preparing construction plan sheets to conducting bridge inspections to assisting with the collection and processing of bridge management data. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll prepare preliminary bridge layouts and detailed final plans using Auto CAD. You'll also assist with drone and sonar data collection efforts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of Alaska's infrastructure!

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.

A position in the Bridge Section offers hands-on professional experience with a group of hard-working engineers who put safety first and are recognized nationally as experts in our field. The office has 25 staff members – small enough to be personal, but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all sub disciplines of bridge engineering.

The Benefits Of Joining Our Team

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska’s geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

• Work/life balance – 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when needed
• Support to get a drone pilot’s license, if desired, and use drones for bridge inspection
• Travel throughout the state for bridge inspections
• Opportunity to work with exciting new technology in the GIS and database environments

This position provides 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. Benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).

The Working Environment You Can Expect

This position is located located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau, at the DOT&PF 3-mile building on Channel Drive.

The office work environment is "casual-professional", team-oriented, and friendly. Bridge inspection assignments can involve travel to all regions of Alaska. We can reach most of our bridges via major airlines and driving, but smaller aircraft, including float planes, are required to reach our remote bridge sites.

Juneau is in a temperate rain forest with steep-sided mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords within its boundaries. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant, and Juneau is famous for its spectacular scenery (even on the rainy days). Hiking, trail running, skiing, and cycling are popular pastimes.

Who We Are Looking For

• Design: Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings, working prototypes, components, or systems.
• Structural Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials. Structures may include aerospace systems or structures, and other determinate or indeterminate systems.
• Analysis and Assessment: Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• 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.
• Database Management Systems: Knowledge of