Engineering Associate ​/ Engineering Assistant 3 ​/ Engineer​/Architect 1 (PCN 250409M

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Engineering Associate / Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineer/Architect 1 (PCN 250409M)

Juneau, Fairbanks, or Anchorage, AK

Engineer Associate & Engineering Assistant 3 (OT Eligible):
Juneau: $46.71 / hourly
Fairbanks: $45.82 / hourly
Anchorage: $44.49 / hourly

Engineer/Architect 1 (Non-OT Eligible):
Fairbanks: $3,670.50 biweekly
Juneau: $3,741.75 biweekly
Anchorage: $3,563.25 biweekly

Support the Department’s statewide transportation asset management efforts by collecting, analyzing, managing, and reporting data for Alaska’s transportation infrastructure assets, including pavement, bridges, culverts, signs, guardrails, lighting, traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and other roadway and airport infrastructure hardware. The positions support asset inventories, condition assessments, performance measures, federal reporting, and long‑range strategies that improve the performance, resiliency, and investment planning of Alaska’s transportation system.

The incumbents will help evaluate asset conditions, identify preservation and rehabilitation needs, support lifecycle planning, and develop data‑driven recommendations that inform project selection, investment strategies, and long‑term system performance.

These positions will also help advance the Department’s use of modern data collection methods, including sensor‑based systems, mobile data collection, imagery, geospatial tools, automated workflows, and emerging artificial intelligence applications to better understand asset conditions and support engineering decisions.

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 resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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…