Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 (PCN 250620)

What you will be doing:
This position provides the opportunity to learn the fascinating world of highway design on-the-job. You will work in the Central Region Highway Design Group where you will assist a Project Manager to develop a variety of state- and federally-funded roadway improvement projects throughout central and western Alaska. You will be trained to negotiate contracts with engineering consultants and will represent the Department’s goals and priorities as they prepare plan, specification, and estimate packages for bid. You will help oversee project design by reviewing engineering submittals for quality, completeness, engineering judgement, and conformity with federal and Department standards; and by coordinating technical issues with other groups within the Department (e.g. utilities, right-of-way, materials, environmental, and surveying). Your responsibilities will also include developing project scopes and estimating and tracking project costs, budgets and schedules. This flex position allows for growth and increased responsibility as experience and professional licensure is obtained.
 
Our organization, mission, and culture:

The DOT&PF mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving through Service and Infrastructure" as we vitally support Alaska’s people and economy by serving and connecting communities throughout the state.  To do this, we promote an organizational atmosphere of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service, and we take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide the public.  

This position is an excellent platform to learn how to develop and manage projects, work with numerous stakeholders, and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life of the people of Alaska. The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals, and to further your growth and development as an engineer.  

There is some flexibility to assign duties to you according to your interests, and/or will help you develop your career.  Working in this position for two years at the Engineering Assistant 3 or Engineering Associate level will qualify you to apply for an Engineer 2 position once you have your PE license.

The working environment you can expect:
This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska, and is easily accessible by a paved multi-use path and bus routes 40 and 65. Located on the shore of the beautiful Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport, the building houses many of the major functions of the region. Travel is occasionally necessary, rarely overnight, and may include flying to remote communities in small aircraft.
 
Who we are looking for:
Desired skills that contribute to success in this position include:

• Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; work with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.