Materials Lab Coordinator - Engineering Assistant ; PCN

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Design and Engineering Services is looking for a Material Lab Coordinator – Engineering Assistant 2/3 Flex in Juneau to help us Keep Alaska Moving.

• Engineering Assistant 2: $39.67 / Hourly (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 3: $45.35 / Hourly (OT Eligible)

Engineering Assistant 2: Provides journey‑level technical support and assistance to the Southcoast Region Quality Assurance Engineer. Actively oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Southcoast Region Materials Laboratory (SRML), an AASHTO accredited lab, ensuring accurate and timely testing for Construction, Pre‑Construction, and Maintenance sections. Schedules, facilitates, and occasionally conducts laboratory work and mentors up to two certified technicians. Maintains national accreditation under AASHTO R18, adds new tests, handles equipment calibrations, stays current on program requirements, conducts material testing, and inputs AWP test data.

Engineering Assistant 3: Provides journey‑level technical support and assistance to the Southcoast Region Quality Assurance Engineer. Independently manages day‑to‑day operations of the SRML, ensuring accurate and timely operation, scheduling, facilitating, and occasionally conducting laboratory work. Mentors up to two certified technicians, maintains national accreditation under AASHTO R18, adds new tests, performs equipment calibrations, stays current on requirements, conducts material testing, and inputs AWP test data.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We work toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that is resilient, fostering collaboration, communication, and coordination. Our teams focus on results, work together, and leverage resources across the department, community, and private sector partnerships to serve Alaskans.

This position plays a vital role in maintaining, enhancing, and operating transportation infrastructure throughout the State’s Coastal Region by administering the construction phase of capital improvement projects. The Southcoast Region Construction section contributes to the improvement, enhancement, and functionality of the coastal region’s transportation network.

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) provides a dynamic and diverse work environment, career growth opportunities, and a generous benefits package. Work on high‑quality infrastructure projects in coastal communities, including ferry terminals, airports, bridges, and roads. Opportunities for travel experiences and a competitive wage are also available.

Position located in Juneau. Work may involve remote, urban, or challenging terrain with extreme weather. Requires ability to read and interpret design plans, develop engineering solutions onsite, and manage projects in Southeast and Southwest Alaska.

• Materials Engineering: Knowledge of materials composition, structure, properties, and performance under environmental influences.
• Road Work and Pavement: Knowledge of methods and tools to construct, maintain, or repair road surfaces.
• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of QA/QC principles and tools.
• Professionalism: Accountability, efficient work habits, clear communication, teamwork, emotional intelligence, integrity, and ethical behavior.

• A valid driver’s license.
• Must achieve and maintain WAQTC certifications in all modules within 6 months of hire.
• NICET Level II certification in Soils, Asphalt, and Concrete required within 1 year of hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• One year of entry‑level engineering, architectural, or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or equivalent.
• OR a bachelor’s degree from a non‑ABET institution plus an Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or…