Engineer/Architect 2/3 (PCN 253775) Anchorage or Juneau

Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Juneau or Anchorage seeks an Engineer/Architect 2 or 3 to support the Southcoast Region Materials Section, focusing on geotechnical, hydraulics, geology, pavement engineering and GIS data for highway and airport improvements.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring project schedules and deliverables meet federal and state requirements while advancing Alaska’s

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), or the equivalent.
• Special notes regarding comity and Alaska registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Southcoast Region Materials Section overseeing geotechnical, hydraulics, engineering geology, pavement engineering and GIS staff.
• Direct, plan, supervise, and approve acquisition and evaluation of geological, geotechnical, hydrological and pavement data for highway and airport improvements.

Job description

Engineer/Architect 2/3 (PCN 253775)

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

55453

Department

Transportation and Public Facilities

SRD-Materials

Opening Date

09/25/2026

Division

Southcoast Region Design & Engineering Services

ATTENTION! DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Design & Engineering Services is looking for an Engineer/Architect 2/3 located in Juneau or Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

• Anchorage:
• Engineer/Architect 2: $4,113.60 / Biweekly (OT Ineligible)
• Engineer/Architect 3: $4,737.60 / Biweekly (OT Ineligible)
• Juneau:
• Engineer/Architect 2: $4,340.00 / Biweekly (OT Ineligible)
• Engineer/Architect 3: $4,974.40 / Biweekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing:

Engineer/Architect 2: (Range 23)

This position supports the Southcoast Region Materials Section, overseeing geotechnical engineering, hydraulics engineering, engineering geology, pavement engineering, and GIS staff while reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Chief. At the Engineer/Architect 2 level, this position is responsible for supporting acquisition and evaluation of geological, geotechnical, hydrological and pavement data required for highway and airport improvements. Day to day efforts include supervising and mentoring professional and sub-professional engineering, geology, and GIS staff, schedule accountability for work products, coordinating with Departmental and agency personnel on Materials Section responsibilities, representing the Materials Section as they relate to the overall federal and state Highway and Aviation programs, and managing technical design projects.

Engineer/Architect 3: (Range 25)

This position manages the Southcoast Region Materials Section, overseeing geotechnical engineering, hydraulics engineering, engineering geology, pavement engineering, and GIS staff while reporting directly to the Quality Assurance Chief. At the Engineer/Architect 3 level, this position is responsible for directing, planning, supervising, and approving the acquisition and evaluation of geological, geotechnical, hydrological and pavement data required for highway and airport improvements. Day to day efforts include supervising and mentoring professional and sub-professional engineering, geology, and GIS staff, schedule accountability for work products, coordinating with Departmental and agency personnel on Materials Section responsibilities, representing the Materials Section as they relate to the overall federal and state Highway and Aviation programs, and managing technical design projects.

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.

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/.
• The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The working environment you can expect:

This position can be filled in either Juneau or Anchorage, AK

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• 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.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Managing Human Resources: Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.

Special Note:

• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer, State of Alaska
• Requires occasional travel to project sites within the coastal region of Alaska (several trips during Spring/Summer/Fall). This may include flying to remote communities in small aircraft with infrequent need for overnight stays with minimal accommodations. Includes site inspections which can occur in adverse weather conditions.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Minimum Qualifications

Engineer/Architect 2:

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent.

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.

Engineer/Architect 3:

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), or the equivalent.

Special Note:

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.

Additional Required Information

At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Copy of your Professional Engineering (P.E.) License Number (only if licensed outside the State of Alaska).
• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT ONLY Applicants must currently work in the department that is being recruited for and have held or currently hold permanent employment status in any position in the classified service as defined in Alaska Statute 39.25.100 . Permanent employment status is defined as holding permanent status in ANY job class in the current period of employment with no break in service (separation from State of Alaska employment) since the permanent status was earned.

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact Information

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:

Name: Travis Eckhoff, Engineer/Architect 4

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Phone [phone] (Statewide toll-free number)
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