Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Bridge Engineering Assistant PCN 250210)

State of Alaska; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE exam training

Field inspection trips

Diversity of bridge projects

Drone inspection support

37.5-hour work week

Professional conference participation

Job summary

State of Alaska in Juneau seeks an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Bridge Engineering Assistant) to help keep Alaska moving. You will assist in inspecting and analyzing bridges, perform structural calculations, and prepare plans and cost estimates under licensed engineers.

Starting salaries are hourly and offered at multiple levels, with opportunities for training toward licensure, field work across Alaska, and collaboration with a team of professionals dedicated to safety and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Structural engineering concepts and methods for design and analysis of complex structures.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with computers, software, databases, and automated systems.
• Clear, concise written communication for technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in bridge inspections and analyze existing structures.
• Perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare plans and cost estimates.
• Draft specifications for construction contracts and create structural details.
• Support project documentation and reporting under licensed engineers.

Skills

Structural engineering

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Written communication

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Bridge Engineering Assistant) in Juneau 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 Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in managing and enhancing our state’s 1,085 bridges. You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and contributing to construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. You'll also create structural details, calculate quantities, and draft specifications for construction contracts. 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:

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 up to 30 staff members - small enough to be personal, but large enough to have a broad knowledge base in all subdisciplines of bridge structural, hydraulic, and geotechnical engineering.

The benefits of joining our team:

• Preparation for the PE exam - frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensure
• Combination of office and field assignments - all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeks
• Diversity of projects - staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design, including repairs, retrofits, and new design
• Opportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the state
• Support to get a drone pilot’s license, if desired, and use drones for bridge inspection
• Work/life balance - 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when needed
• Opportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF funds
• Attend and present at professional conferences.

The working environment you can expect:

The position is located at the DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau. 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 located in a temperate rainforest with steep 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:

• 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.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Special Note:

• Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) Certification is preferred but not essential.
• Valid Driver's License, desirable but not required.
• Physical ability to descend / ascend bridge embankments and river banks.
• This position may also occasionally travel in small aircraft and boats, walking on steep slopes, performing inspections at heights, performing inspections in remote areas, and working in high traffic areas with temporary traffic control.

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

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• A structural calculation sample,
• A copy of your EIT/FE certificate, if applicable,
• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant 1, Engineering Assistant 2, or Engineering Assistant 3 level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at a lower level, promotion to the higher level will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class.

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.

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

Name: Jesse Escamilla, P.E.
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Name: Teodore Odena, Central Region Recruitment Coordinator
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]