State of Alaska · 4 hours ago
Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex
Anchorage, AK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$32.78/hr - $43.19/hr
1+ years expThe State of Alaska's Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help keep Alaska moving. This role involves conducting field studies, design reviews, and collaborating with engineers and planners to improve transportation safety for Alaskans.
ElectronicsGovernmentSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conducting speed studies to identify safety improvement options
Reviewing capital plans for safety upgrades such as traffic signals, roundabouts, school zones, and signing and striping
Collaborating with agencies and communities on capital project scope development such as School District requests for Safe Routes to School and Alaska Railroad at-grade crossing upgrades
Field evaluations of safety systems including traffic safety corridors audits, road safety audits, fatal crash site reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution accredited by ABET
A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from a postsecondary institution not accredited by ABET
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
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
Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET
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
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
Bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET
Two years of engineering, architectural or land surveying experience of which one year was at the working or intermediate trainee level
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)
Cover Letter - See instructions below
Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers
Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications
Copy of Professional License, EIT, or other professional licenses, as applicable
Preferred
A valid Driver's License is preferred but not essential
Engineer-in-training certification or passing of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam is preferred but not essential
Benefits
Competitive health coverage
Retirement options
Alaska Family Medical Leave
Generous leave accrual
Pet insurance
Regular office schedules
Limited field work
Minimal travel
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Company
State of Alaska
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.72MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-05-22Grant· $0.22M
Leadership Team
Dominick Liriano
CEO/President
Anne Zink
Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska
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