Bridge Drafting​/Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant Flex; PCN Juneau

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery Bridge Section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex (Drafting / Geo-Spatial Engineer Assistant) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

• Engineering Assistant 1: $35.45 / hourly (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 2: $40.86 / hourly (OT Eligible)
• Engineering Assistant 3: $46.71 / hourly (OT Eligible)

Bridge Drafting and Geo-Spatial Engineering Assistant plays a hands‑on role in the drafting of bridge design projects and processing of information collected during bridge inspections. You will be involved in a variety of tasks, from preparing construction plan sheets to conducting bridge inspections to assisting with the collection and processing of bridge management data. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you will prepare preliminary bridge layouts and detailed final plans using AutoCAD.

You will also assist with drone and sonar data collection efforts.

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. Collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. We create teams focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, to 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 a dynamic and diverse work environment. Professional development is valued, with training programs and mentorship opportunities to advance expertise. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan.

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• Work/life balance – 37.5‑hour work week with paid overtime when needed
• Support to get a drone pilot’s license, if desired, and use drones for bridge inspection
• Travel throughout the state for bridge inspections
• Opportunity to work with exciting new technology in the GIS and database environments

This position provides flexible work hours, a competitive salary, personal leave and holidays, excellent health insurance coverage, and many other supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation and health care reimbursement accounts. Benefits are negotiated by the General Government Union (GGU).

This position is located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau, at the DOT&PF 3‑mile building on Channel Drive. The office environment is casual‑professional, team‑oriented, and friendly. Bridge inspection assignments can involve travel to all regions of Alaska. Smaller aircraft, including float planes, are required to reach remote bridge sites.

Juneau is in a temperate rainforest with steep‑sided mountains, glaciers, and deep fjords. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant, and hiking, trail running, skiing, and cycling are popular pastimes.

• Design:
  Knowledge of conceptualizing, developing, producing, understanding, and using plans, models, blueprints, and maps, including the use of tools and instruments to produce precision technical drawings.
• Structural Engineering:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials.
• Analysis and Assessment:
  Uses information technology in accessing, collecting, analyzing, maintaining, and disseminating data and information.
• Civil Engineering:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works…