Bridge Engineering Assistant: Inspections, Design & Field

Transportation and Public Facilities; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE exam prep and licensure mentoring

Summer inspection trips across Alaska

Drones for bridge inspection support

Diverse bridge design projects

Job summary

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Section in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to support bridge engineering tasks and inspections. Join a team that emphasizes safety, hands-on field and office work, and professional development.

You’ll work under licensed engineers on inspections, design, calculations, plans, and construction contract specs, with opportunities for summer field work and drone-assisted inspections.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from ABET-accredited program.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from a non-ABET program is acceptable with conditions.
• FE or FS exam verification, or Engineer-In-Training (EIT) / Land Surveyor-In-Training credentials.
• Eligibility to obtain degree within nine months may qualify for conditional offer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bridge inspections and analyze existing structures.
• Design new bridges and contribute to construction projects.
• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Draft specifications for construction contracts and calculate quantities.
• Prepare reports and contribute to bridge safety improvements.

Skills

Bridge engineering knowledge

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Non-ABET engineering degree

FE/FS examination verification

EIT/LSIT certification, or in-training

Job description

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Section in Juneau, Alaska, is seeking an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to support bridge engineering tasks and inspections. Join a team that emphasizes safety, hands-on field and office work, and professional development.

You’ll work under licensed engineers on inspections, design, calculations, plans, and construction contract specs, with opportunities for summer field work and drone-assisted inspections.