Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 96,432,000 - 111,586,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska through the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities seeks an Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex to support traffic and safety projects in the Central Region. The role involves applying engineering principles to study traffic patterns, review plans, and contribute to highway safety improvements in Alaska’s Central Region, with on‑site Anchorage work and regular travel.

Under supervision, the candidate will gain FE/PE‑level skills through mentoring, participate in safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or land surveying from ABET-accredited program or equivalent
• EIT/LSIT certificate or FE/FS verification (or plan to obtain within nine months)
• Flex staffing may hire at Engineering Assistant 1 or 2 level with salary determined by level

Responsibilities

• Support engineers to reduce road safety injuries and fatalities on public roads
• Conduct traffic and safety studies and analyze crash/roadway data
• Review plans, permits, reports and safety measures; provide technical comments
• Assist with traffic safety reporting, data mapping and program monitoring
• Provide engineering support for construction, maintenance, and operations and respond to requests

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Problem Solving

Learning

Oral and Written Communication

Organizational Awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture/land surveying

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) / LSIT or FE/FS verification

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Design & Engineering Services, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information:

Engineering Assistant 1: $33.76 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Assistant 2: $38.91 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

What you will be doing:

Under the general supervision of lead-level engineers or a registered professional engineer, you will support efforts to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on public roads throughout the Central Region. You will apply engineering principles and established standards to conduct traffic and safety studies, analyze crash and roadway data, and develop recommendations to improve highway safety. You will assist with traffic control, speed studies, intersection operations, safety projects, and the monitoring of critical traffic safety devices. You will review traffic and highway plans, permits, reports, and safety mitigation measures and provide technical comments and recommendations to support construction, maintenance, operations, and other department functions. You will also assist with traffic safety reporting, crash data mapping, program performance monitoring, and the development of engineering standards, specifications, and plans. Additional responsibilities include responding to public and agency requests, attending meetings and training, and providing general engineering support to advance safe and efficient transportation throughout the region.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

At the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), our mission is clear: Keep Alaska moving. We bring our core values Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Safety to every task within the Traffic and Safety Section. You’ll join a team that is passionate about improving transportation safety for all users and committed to creating solutions that matter. We treat every project as an opportunity to improve safety for all those who travel across the system.

The benefits of joining our team:

• Grow your engineering career through mentorship, training, and structured support toward FE and PE certification.


• Develop hands‑on traffic engineering skills with real‑world impact across Alaska’s most active transportation corridors.


• Enjoy competitive state benefits including health coverage, retirement options, Alaska Family Leave, generous leave accrual, and even pet insurance!


• Flexible scheduling and hybrid telework options support a healthy work–life balance.


• This flex position allows progression from entry-level to intermediate engineering responsibilities as you gain experience and confidence.

DOT&PF’s cross‑training opportunities connect you with multiple functional groups—allowing you to see how design, maintenance, planning, and traffic operations influence one another and to understand the cause-and-effect of infrastructure changes across the system.

The working environment you can expect:

No two days are alike! This position will work with many functional groups to assist in capital and operational challenges as they arise, while also providing safety input on future planning. Collaboration is imperative in every task—you’ll work closely with engineers, planners, maintenance crews, and external partners to improve how the surface transportation system operates for all users. This position is based in Anchorage, however regular day travel to perform inspection and conduct meetings with stakeholders is anticipated. The DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building in located at 4111 Aviation Avenue. The office building is generally comprised of cubicle office space and organized by functional groups. Flexible work schedules and hybrid teleworking options are available.

Who we are looking for:

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

• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.


• Transportation Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and method applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis of transportation facilities, and transportation network analysis.


• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.


• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.


• Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.

Special Note:

• A valid Driver's License is essential but not required.


• Engineer-in-training certification is preferred but not essential.

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

Engineering Assistant 1

Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.

Or:

A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET.

AND

An Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor‑In‑Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.

Special Note:

An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by ABET, with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying, will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months, and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.

Engineering‑In‑Training or Flex Engineering Assistant 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be identified by the employing department.

Engineering Assistant 2

Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.

AND

One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:

A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a institution not accredited by ABET.

AND

An Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor‑In‑Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.

AND

One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:

Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:

Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Special Note:

The employing department will identify Engineering‑In‑Training (EIT) positions.

Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.

At time of application, applicants are requested to submit:

• Cover Letter - See instructions below

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

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.


• 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.


• Copy of Professional License, EIT, or other professional licenses, as applicable

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition.

COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position specific competencies listed in the “Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED

This position is flexibly staffed. It may be filled at the Engineering Assistant 1 or Engineering Assistant 2 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.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

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.

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