Engineering Assistant 1​/2​/3 (PCN 253449

Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex

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

What you will be doing:
In this position, you will develop and deliver highway and airport design projects from initial planning through final design and construction support. Responsibilities include preparing preliminary and detailed engineering designs, coordinating with utility companies and right-of-way staff, conducting field investigations, developing technical specifications, and preparing construction cost estimates. You will work closely with environmental, design, and technical specialists to evaluate project impacts and develop practical solutions.

The role also includes supporting public involvement efforts by assisting with stakeholder meetings, presentations, and responses to public comments throughout the project development process.

Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is committed to its mission of Keep Alaska Moving by building and maintaining a modern, resilient transportation system that serves communities across the state. Through collaboration, communication, and teamwork, we partner across the department and with local communities to deliver effective transportation solutions for Alaskans. As part of the Northern Region Design and Engineering Services Highway Design Team, this position plays an important role in advancing DOT&PF's mission by supporting the timely delivery of transportation projects that improve safety, modernize infrastructure, and enhance quality of life for Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) means becoming part of a collaborative team delivering meaningful transportation projects across Northern Alaska. We offer opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and hands-on experience in a dynamic work environment built on integrity, excellence, respect, and teamwork.

In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Alaska provides a generous benefits package that includes paid leave, holidays, flexible work environment opportunities, and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The working environment you can expect:
This position will work from the DOT&PF complex in Fairbanks, which houses all of Northern Region's design, construction, maintenance, and support staff between multiple buildings within walking distance along Peger Road. The daily work environment is highly collaborative.

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:

• 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
• Leadership:
  Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations
• Civil Engineering:
  Knowledge of the concepts,…