Bridge Engineer/Architect 1

Transportation and Public Facilities; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 170,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Bridge Design Section in Alaska seeks an Engineer/Architect 1 to contribute to keeping Alaska moving. You will perform structural analysis, inspect bridges, and assist with design plans and estimates in a dynamic, field-forward environment.

Qualified candidates hold PE or Architect registration and must be willing to operate on-site in Juneau, with travel across the state.

Qualifications

• Registration as a PE or Architect is required.
• Alaska registration or comity within one year of hire is required for non-Alaska registrants.
• Must be physically able to descend/ascend bridge embankments and riverbanks.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering analysis for bridge load ratings, management tasks, and overload permit assessment.
• Complete bridge safety inspections including NSTM, low water, and in-depth inspections.
• Prepare bridge construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and reports as needed.
• Travel opportunities across Alaska may be available.

Skills

Structural engineering

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Design Section, is looking for an Engineer/Architect 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information

Starting salary may be approved up to Step D, if criteria are met.

Engineer/Architect 1: $3,741.75 - $4,145.25 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing:

In this position you will perform structural engineering analysis and calculations for the development of bridge load ratings, bridge management tasks, and overload permit assessment. You will also complete bridge safety inspections, including routine, non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM), low water, and in-depth inspections. Some design and preparation of bridge construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and report tasks may be involved as well.

Our organization, mission and culture:

The DOT&PF Bridge Section provides design services for new bridge and bridge rehabilitation construction projects, as well as a broad range of services associated with the existing inventory of the State's 1,000 public highway bridges. We work hard to support our Department’s mission to Keep Alaska Moving.

The Bridge Section is a production-oriented office comprised of hands‑on engineers who put safety first and are recognized nationally as experts in our field. The office culture is supportive and encouraging, with opportunities for growth. The office has 25 staff members – small enough to be personal, but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all subdisciplines of bridge engineering. The position offers the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made significant accomplishments to build and preserve Alaska’s infrastructure.

The benefits of joining our team:

Alaska DOT&PF offers great opportunities for professional development, having a wide variety of challenges involving all aspects of bridge analysis and design. The incumbent will learn state-of-the-art tools, technologies, and methods to tackle these challenges. Comprehensive staff development is an important aspect of this job. Formal and in-house training are provided with a focus on advancing an Engineer 1 to the Technical Engineer 1 position. Support to get a drone pilot's license and use drones for bridge inspection is also provided.

The working environment you can expect:

The position is located in the Alaska DOT&PF Headquarters building in Juneau that is situated adjacent to the Gastineau Channel. We offer flexible work schedules. Travel opportunities throughout the State are available.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in the position the candidate will need the following competencies:

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.

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:

uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

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 and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.

Special Note:

The incumbent must be physically able to descend / ascend bridge embankments and riverbanks.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

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.