Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 (PCN 253699)

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

Job summary

State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Southcoast Region, invites applicants for Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex in Juneau to support project engineering and construction administration.

These flex positions offer training toward professional engineering roles, with on-the-job development under experienced engineers, OT eligible, and a commitment to Keep Alaska Moving.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Assistant 1 performs entry/trainee professional engineering duties under supervision and trains toward becoming a Project Engineer.
• Engineering Assistant 2 performs basic engineering duties and serves as Project Engineer on low/medium complexity construction projects.
• Engineering Assistant 3 acts as Project Engineer, overseeing construction contract administration and leading subordinate staff.

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Design & Engineering Services, is looking to fill our Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex position located in Juneau to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

• Engineering Assistant 1: $35.45 / per hour (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 2: $40.86 / per hour (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 3: $46.71 / per hour (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:

• Engineering Assistant 1: Under the immediate supervision of a higher level engineer/architect and a lead (project engineer), the Engineering Assistant 1 performs a variety of entry/ trainee level professional engineering duties. The main purpose of the Engineering Assistant 1 position is training and development towards becoming a Project Engineer, the department’s representative responsible for all aspects of onsite administration of a construction project. Within the first twelve months as an Engineering Assistant 1 the position has worked on at least one active construction project and demonstrates competence in some of the primary work activities as outlined in the training plan and developed the knowledge, skills, and abilities for advancement to Engineering Assistant 2.

• Engineering Assistant 2: Under general supervision of a higher level engineer/architect and a lead (project engineer), the Engineering Assistant 2 performs a variety of basic engineering duties by selecting and applying accepted and standard engineering practices. Duties include serving as Project Engineer for low or medium-level complexity construction projects and Assistant Project Engineer on more complex construction projects.

• Engineering Assistant 3: Functions as a Project Engineer, the Department`s designated representative for construction contract administration, responsible for the inspection, acceptance and payment of work performed on one or more ongoing construction projects of average to above average complexity. Acts in a Lead capacity to subordinate Engineering Assistants and Engineering Technicians.

Our Mission, Values, 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