# Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 — Transportation and Public Facilities · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Trades & labor jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/trades) # Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Transportation and Public Facilities - **Location** — Juneau, AK - **PCN** — 253699 - **Salary** — $35.45 - $46.71 Hourly (Range 17 / 19 / 21) - **Type** — Full Time - **Remote** — Flexible/Hybrid - **Open to** — All Applicants - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-08-18 - **Closes** — 2026-08-28 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region Design & Engineering Services, is looking to fill our Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex position located in Juneau to help us Keep Alaska Moving! Base Salary Information: Engineering Assistant 1: $35.45 / per hour (OT Eligible) Engineering Assistant 2: $40.86 / per hour (OT Eligible) Engineering Assistant 3: $46.71 / per hour (OT Eligible) W hat you will be doing: Engineering Assistant 1: Under the immediate supervision of a higher level engineer/architect and a lead (project engineer), the Engineering Assistant 1 performs a variety of entry/ trainee level professional engineering duties. The main purpose of the Engineering Assistant 1 position is training and development towards becoming a Project Engineer, the department’s representative responsible for all aspects of onsite administration of a construction project. Within the first twelve months as an Engineering Assistant 1 the position has worked on at least one active construction project and demonstrates competence in some of the primary work activities as outlined in the training plan and developed the knowledge, skills, and abilities for advancement to Engineering Assistant 2. Engineering Assistant 2: Under general supervision of a higher level engineer/architect and a lead (project engineer), the Engineering Assistant 2 performs a variety of basic engineering duties by selecting and applying accepted and standard engineering practices. Duties include serving as Project Engineer for low or medium-level complexity construction projects and Assistant Project Engineer on more complex construction projects. Engineering Assistant 3: Functions as a Project Engineer, the Department`s designated representative for construction contract administration, responsible for the inspection, acceptance and payment of work performed on one or more ongoing construction projects of average to above average complexity. Acts in a Lead capacity to subordinate Engineering Assistants and Engineering Technicians. Our Mission, Values, and Culture: 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. The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer”; to view the DOT&PF’s EEO policy statement, please follow this link: https://dot.alaska.gov/job-opportunities/index.shtml . Benefits of Joining Our Team: Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a dynamic and diverse work environment where you can continually enhance your skills and advance your career through training programs and mentorship opportunities. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, the DOT&PF is an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation where you can work on a myriad of project varieties that contribute to improving and expanding the state's highway and airport system. The DOT&PF also balances your work experience by offering life-style accommodation suited to your interests through opportunities to work from a traditional office location or from an alternative teleworking environment as well as flexible work hours and schedule. In addition to career growth opportunities and work/life balance accommodations, a position at the DOT&PF offers you a rewarding opportunity to apply your engineering expertise to meaningful projects that directly benefit and improve communities. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/ . The Working Environment You Can Expect: This Juneau-based position works within a small collaborative team with a broad range of experience, from entry level to 25 plus years of practice and expertise in highways, airports, bridges, construction, public engagement, etc. Working at the Alaska DOT&PF offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility. Who We Are Looking For: To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies: Mathematical Reasoning: Solves practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical and statistical techniques. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions, makes recommendations. Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules. Special Note: This position requires a valid Driver's License. This position requires occasional travel to project sites within the coastal region of Alaska (several trips during Spring/Summer/Fall). This may include flying to remote communities in small aircraft with infrequent need for overnight stays with minimal accommodations. Includes site inspections which can occur in adverse weather conditions. To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications ENGINEERING ASSISTANT 1: 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 1/Engineering Assistant 2 positions will be identified by the empl [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5436715/engineering-assistant-1-2-3-pcn-253699) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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