Engineering Associate; PCN

Serve as the on-site representative for the Contracting Officer, ensuring construction complies with plans, specs, policies, and safety standards. Oversee contractor operations, inspect work, review submittals, and maintain detailed project records, testing, and documentation. Administer complex construction contracts, manage project budgets, and lead project teams including Engineering Assistants and Technicians. Coordinate with design staff, other agencies, and stakeholders to resolve issues, secure permits, and keep projects on track.

Mentor and evaluate staff while fostering a safe, collaborative work environment through training and regular oversight.

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.

As an Engineering Assistant, you’ll obtain valuable experience that builds both technical and practical skills. You’ll work alongside seasoned engineers and project managers, gaining mentorship and opportunities for career growth. The work is varied and challenging, with each day bringing new problem-solving opportunities. Most importantly, you’ll contribute to projects that connect communities, improve safety, and shape the future of Alaska’s transportation system—giving your work lasting impact and purpose.

This position is located in Nome.

If you like variety, this role has it all. Some days you’ll be at your desk using computers and project tools to track progress, document findings, and collaborate with the team. Other days, you’ll be out in the field inspecting sites, operating equipment, and seeing firsthand how your work improves Alaska’s infrastructure.

• Problem Solving:
  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

• Valid Alaska driver`s license upon hire is required.
• Lab Lead:
  This person in this position must be WAQTC qualified, Must be a WAQTC trainer.
• For all other duties except as the concurrent review role, this person must be willing to travel to remote locations by road or air with little notice.

ABET accredited college or technical school courses in engineering, architecture, land surveying or a closely related curriculum may be substituted for the non-specific required experience (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month). A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET may substitute for four years of the non-specific required experience.

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

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