Engineer Assistant I & II

The City of Fairbanks; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fairbanks is seeking an Engineer Assistant I or II to support engineers and surveyors on public utilities, streets, and City facilities, working with contractors and residents to resolve issues. You will report to the City Engineer.

Responsibilities include staking, surveying, inspections, drafting/CADD, GIS, data entry, and ADA compliance reviews, with progression from assistant tasks to independent project work within ROW and City assets.

Qualifications

• General understanding of construction, engineering, land and surveying practices.
• Skill in college level math.
• Skill in computer applications.
• Ability to take direction from the City Engineer.
• Ability to use computer, AutoCAD, Civil3D, calculator, and copier.
• Willingness to learn how to use survey equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Engineers as needed and directed by the City Engineer.
• Assist City Engineer and City Surveyor with staking, surveying, measurements, inspections and data entry.
• Support drafting/CADD, GIS, sign and striping inventories, and ADA compliance reviews.
• Independently manage City Engineering projects within the ROW and City-owned facilities outside the ROW.
• Perform other Engineering Department duties as assigned by the City Engineer.

Education

Associates degree preferred in Engineering and / or Surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Calculator

Copier

Job description

The Engineer Assistant I and II works with private contractors to construct public utilities, streets, structures, as well as to provide other engineering support services to the residents of Fairbanks. Works with the public to take care of any issues within the City owned properties and ROW (right-of-way). Works with other government agencies, federal, state, and local as directed. This position is bargained through IBEW and reports to the City Engineer.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist Engineers as needed and directed by the City Engineer.
• Assist the City Engineer and City Surveyor. Duties may include pounding stakes, surveying, taking measurements, inspecting streets, counting traffic, copying / scanning prints, data entry, construction inspections, drafting / CADD, GIS, sign inventory and inspection, striping inventory and inspection, storm drain inventory and inspection, working with planning staff to evaluate ADA compliance of public infrastructure, and other duties as directed by the City Engineer and City Surveyor.
• Assist and / or fill in for the QC / Impounds personnel as needed and directed by the City Engineer.
• Assist and / or fill in for the permitting personnel as needed and directed by the City Engineer.
• Independently manage City Engineering projects for projects within the ROW and for City owned facilities outside the ROW.
• Other Engineering Department duties as assigned or required as directed by the City Engineer.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment.

• General understanding of construction, engineering, land and surveying practices.
• Skill in college level math.
• Skill in computer applications.
• Ability to take direction from the City Engineer.
• Ability to use computer, Auto - Cad, Civil3D, calculator, and copier.
• Willingness to learn how to use survey equipment.

Persons applying for this position must have the following:

• Associates degree preferred in a field related to Engineering and / or Surveying
• Must hold and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license throughout the duration of employment.

Engineer Assistant II:

• Meets requirements of Engineering Assistant I with 4 years experience at that level.