Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex (PCN 250487 & 251431)

**Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flex (PCN 250487 & 251431) Salary $3,776.00 - $4,032.80 Biweekly Location Anchorage, AK Job Type Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 53024 Department Transportation and Public Facilities Division CRD-Right of Way and Utilities Opening Date 02/25/2026 Closing Date 3/11/2026 5:00 PM Alaska Division Central Design and Engineering Services Position Open To Alaska Residents Only Bargaining Unit Supervisory Range 22 / 23

Job Description

ATTENTION ALL ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region, is looking for two (2) Engineer/Architect 1/2 Flexs (Utility Lead/Manager) in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Base Salary Information

Engineer/Architect 1: $3,776.00 biweekly (OT Ineligible) Engineer/Architect 2: $4,032.80 biweekly (OT Ineligible)

What You Will Be Doing

As one of the Utilities Leads within the Central Region Traffic Safety & Utilities (TS&U) Section, you will oversee all utility-related activities necessary for utility permitting and the development of small to medium sized capital improvement projects that are proposed within the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities' managed rights-of-way. This includes coordinating efforts of DOT&PF design staff and/or engineering consultants. You will supervise a team of three engineering assistant staff in the Utilities Group. Following a structured training plan, the incumbent will develop proficiency in the full range of utility related and supervisory duties, advancing to the Engineer/Architect 2 level.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture

Can you imagine a world without electricity, natural gas, sewage systems, water, communications, and Netflix? Neither can we! This position requires high focus on DOT&PF's vision statement. "Moving beyond Alaska's challenges while meeting Alaskan's distinct transportation needs through trust, teamwork and results." This position requires a person to build strong, long-term, and positive relationships with the utility companies serving our communities throughout Central Region. The DOT&PF strives to provide all employees with a professional, interactive and supportive work environment. At the Central Region Traffic, Safety, and Utilities Section, you will be surrounded by a group of supportive peers with diverse backgrounds, varying areas of expertise, and encouraging attitudes.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

Accounting for 65% of Alaska's population, the state's highest traffic volumes, and an anticipated 80% of all future population growth in the state, Central Region is an excellent platform from which to take your career to the next level. At DOT&PFs Central Region Utilities group, we are stewards of the State of Alaska's highway corridors and airport properties. We work to manage these assets by responsibly coordinating the placement of utility infrastructure within the right-of-way. We contribute to DOT&PFs purpose to "Keep Alaska moving through service and infrastructure", by facilitating the relocation of utility systems to allow for the improvement of Alaska's highways and airports.

We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time. In addition, we offer paid state holidays - a total of 12 throughout the year. The DOT&PF is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. The working environment you can expect:

• This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building in Anchorage, AK located at 4111 Aviation Ave.
• This building resides on the shores of Lake Hood and is across from the Ted Stevens International Airport.
• This office building is generally comprised of cubicle office space and organized by departmental sections and teams, including the Traffic, Safety, and Utilities Section in which this position is to be filled.
• Office hours and schedules have some flexibility, and travel to project sites may be required for short durations.
• Hybrid teleworking is an option upon completion of the mandatory probationary period.

Who We Are Looking For

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with the core competencies of:

• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
• Managing Performance: Takes responsibility for employees' performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals that are specific and measurable, tracking progress against the goals, supporting employees' efforts to achieve job goals (by providing resources, removing obstacles, acting as a buffer, etc.), ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Additional Required Information

• A cover letter is required as part of your application. In your cover letter, please describe how you possess the position-specific competencies listed in the "Who we are looking for" section and how your skills will be of particular benefit to the position. We request your cover letter be no more than two to three paragraphs and limited to one page.
• This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineer/Architect 1: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect.
• Engineer/Architect 2: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Architect, and one year of professional experience as an Engineer/Architect 1 or Engineering Associate with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent.

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.

Work Experience

• If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.
• Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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 9

Contact Information

For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:

• Name: Teodore Odena, Central Region Recruitment Coordinator
• Phone: (907) 269-0630
• Email: teodore.odena@alaska.gov