# Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex — Transportation and Public Facilities · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [Trades & labor jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/trades) # Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex Transportation and Public Facilities - **Location** — Anchorage, AK - **PCN** — 250531 - **Salary** — $33.76 - $38.91 Hourly (Range 17 / 19) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — Alaska Residents Only - **Bargaining unit** — General Government - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-09-09 - **Closes** — 2026-09-23 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Design, Engineering, and Construction Services, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2 Flex in Anchorage to help us Keep Alaska Moving! Base Salary Information: Engineering Assistant 1: $33.76 / Hourly (OT Eligible) Engineering Assistant 2: $38.91 / Hourly (OT Eligible) What you will be doing: At the Engineering Assistant 1 level, you will perform a variety of engineering duties to assist with both the utility permit and utility relocation programs. You will evaluate utility permits and recommend modifications or approval based on maintaining the integrity of the road surface and surrounding drainage facilities and safety considerations to the traveling public. Project assignments will consist of pavement preservation projects and other low complexity highway and aviation projects and require you to coordinate with local utility companies to identify and resolve utility conflicts through the development of utility relocation agreements. At the Engineering Assistant 2 level, you will work with utility companies to negotiate utility relocation agreements and then use those agreements to facilitate the physical relocation work on-site during the construction season. In the field you will be working closely with the DOT&PF construction team, the utility company's construction crew, and the highway contractor. Post construction tasks include reviewing bills for accuracy and finalizing project documentation. You will be assigned to multiple projects of intermediate complexity. Our organization, mission, and culture: At DOT&PF's Central Region Traffic, Safety, and Utilities Section we work on highway and aviation projects. We assess traffic safety concerns and coordinate the placement of utility infrastructure within the right-of-way. We contribute to DOT&PF's purpose to “Keep Alaska Moving”, by managing traffic operations and facilitating the relocation of utility systems to allow for the improvement and safety of Alaska’s highways and airports. This position requires a 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." These positions require a person to build strong, long-term, and positive relationships with government agencies, utility companies, and the public. The benefits of joining our team: The DOT&PF strives to provide all employees a professional, interactive, and supportive work environment. In the Central Region Traffic, Safety, and Utilities Section you will be surrounded by a group of peers with diverse backgrounds, varying areas of expertise, and encouraging attitudes. We offer opportunities to advance your knowledge and skills, opening doors for professional development and advancement within the department and our state organization. These positions are unique as they allow engineers to learn design and construction. The positions are overtime eligible to accommodate field work and the opportunity to solidify knowledge acquired during design. We offer generous time off that increases with years of service, plus 12 paid state holidays. The DOT&PF is mission focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service. The working environment you can expect: The Anchorage office resides at the DOT&PF's Central Region Headquarters building by Lake Hood, the world's busiest seaplane base. Lake Hood is surrounded by a walking/biking trail where employees can be spotted during lunch break. The duties may require overtime during the construction season. Office hours are flexible. Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual with the following desired competencies that will contribute to their success in this position: General Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications. 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. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. 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. Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Special Note: A valid Driver's License is required. Engineer-in-Training (Fundamentals of Engineering) Certification is preferred but not essential. 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 employing department. Engineering Assistant 2 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 1 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 1 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 3 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 1. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience). 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