Engineering Assistant I/II/III (25-0197)

The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Bridge Section provides design services for new and rehabilitation bridge construction projects, as well as a broad range of services associated with the existing inventory of the State's 1,000 public highway bridges. We work hard to support our Department’s mission to Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.

Located in Juneau, Alaska, this position offers a combination of office and field work opportunities. You may be given the chance to travel statewide for several weeks in the summer, as well as for emergency inspections year-round to support the Department’s bridge inspection program.

Our team offers hands-on engineering experience, professional development, mentorship, and collaboration among highly skilled professionals.  We provide everyone with a standard 37.5-hour work week and flexible work schedules in order to ensure a positive work and personal life balance. We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time. In addition, we offer paid state holidays—a total of 11 throughout the year—and paid overtime when project needs exceed the standard 37.5-hour work week.

In this position, you will perform structural engineering analysis and calculations for the development of bridge plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and load ratings of bridges and other transportation structures. As a flex position, we are committed to your education, training, and development in the bridge design subfield of engineering. For this reason, we have built a progressive promotional path into this position, where we will ensure your further growth and development as an engineer, which will help prepare you for licensure.

We are looking to hire an individual with the following Competencies:

• Experience in the engineering fundamentals of structures
• Education in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in structures or closely related field.
• Familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Familiarity with structural engineering software

Engineering Assistant I
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET.

Or:
A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.

Special Note:
An applicant who will obtain within nine months a bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by ABET, with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying, will qualify to apply. An applicant qualifying under this option may receive a job offer conditional upon completion of the degree requirement within nine months, and may begin work AFTER obtaining and showing proof of the required degree.

Engineering-In-Training or Flex Engineering Assistant I/Engineering Assistant II positions will be identified by the employing department.

Engineering Assistant II
Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant I with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:
A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.
AND
One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant I with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:
Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician III with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitution:
Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant I. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).

Special Note:
The employing department will identify Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions.
Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.

Engineering Assistant III
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant II with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Or:
A bachelor's degree with a major in a branch of engineering from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.
AND
Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level. The specific experience includes such work as an Engineering Assistant II with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

Substitutions:
Four years of any combination of ABET accredited postsecondary education in engineering, architecture, or land surveying (3 semester/4 quarter hours equal one month) and/or engineering, architectural or land surveying experience may substitute for the required degree.

Graduate study in engineering or architecture may be substituted for the required experience (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month).
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s on-line recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

SALARY INFORMATION
Effective June 1, 2020 all General Government positions have converted to a bi-weekly pay schedule (paid every two weeks). The salary listed in this job posting reflects a bi-weekly salary amount.

COVER LETTER:
Applicants are required to include a cover letter with their application for this position. In your cover letter, in professional business format, detail your experience, training and/or education that support how you meet the Minimum Qualifications and how your prior experience/education support the Competencies listed in the job description above.

The cover letter will be considered as a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants who do not submit a clear, well organized, informative cover letter meeting the requirements detailed above may not be considered for an interview.

If contacted for an interview, you will need to submit the following before your interview:

• A technical writing sample,
• A structural calculation sample,
• A copy of your college transcripts,
• A copy of your EIT/FE Certificate if applicable,

• Three professional references with current telephone numbers.

FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This position is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Engineering Assistant I, II, or III level depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. Please respond to all of the minimum qualification questions.

SALARY INFORMATION
Base salary for:

• Engineering Assistant I ..... $29.85/Biweekly
• Engineering Assistant II .... $34.40/Biweekly
• Engineering Assistant III ... $39.33/Biweekly

WORK EXPERIENCE
Applications and resumes will be reviewed to determine if the minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required or is used as a substitution to meet the minimum qualifications, it is required to complete the Education section of your Profile. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Units Completed field. Copies of transcripts will be required at time of interview but may also be attached to the application.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

RECRUITMENT NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
               
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Senior Bridge Engineer
Phone: 907-465-8891
leslie.daugherty@alaska.gov