Engineer​/Architect ; PCN Fairbanks

Job Description

Engineer/Architect 3 in the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Design, will help keep Alaska moving.

What you will be doing:

• Lead and manage the delivery of complex, multi‑disciplinary engineering projects from planning through bid award, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
• Oversee and approve the development of bid‑ready plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates, serving as Engineer of Record as required.
• Coordinate project development activities with internal teams, consultants, agencies, tribes, and local governments, including environmental, right‑of‑way, and utility coordination.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate engineering staff, including workload management, performance reviews, hiring, and professional development.
• Support capital program development and departmental initiatives, including contract administration, procedural reviews, and participation in committees or special assignments.

Our organization, mission, 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 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.

The benefits of joining our team:

At DOT&PF Fairbanks, we balance meaningful work with a fun and supportive team culture. From summer BBQs and cornhole to puzzles and day‑to‑day treats, we make time to connect in the office. You’ll have opportunities to explore Alaska through fieldwork and team activities while contributing to projects that directly impact our communities. We value collaboration, laughter, and celebrating successes together. Join us and experience both professional growth and genuine camaraderie.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in Fairbanks. The DOT&PF complex is on Peger Road, where design, construction, maintenance, and support staff are all just a short walk away. You’ll work closely with other engineers, project leads, and junior staff on a daily basis, and occasionally collaborate with field crews and community representatives during site visits.

Who we are looking for:

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

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• 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.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on‑the‑job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Special

Note:

This position requires a valid driver’s license and Professional Engineer’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect series), or the equivalent. Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.