Job Description

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS! The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Project Delivery - Bridge Design, is looking for a Construction Standards Engineer (Technical Engineer 2/Architect 2) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salaries will be discussed at the time of the interview. Anchorage: $4,372.50 / Bi-Weekly (OT Ineligible) Fairbanks: $4,503.75 / Bi-Weekly (OT Ineligible) Juneau: $4,591.50 / Bi-Weekly (OT Ineligible)

What you will be doing:

This position will report to the Statewide Standards Program Lead and will work closely with regional staff, planning staff, project delivery staff, Statewide staff, and the public to support efficient project delivery and quality transportation infrastructure statewide.

This key technical position will:

• Develop statewide policies, procedures, and construction standards, including manuals and standard specifications, to support consistent project delivery and quality transportation infrastructure;
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to project delivery staff and regional offices on construction-related issues, policies, procedures, standards, and technical matters;
• Analyze and resolve complex or challenging construction contract, specification, and technical issues;
• Research national engineering standards, specifications, and professional literature related to design, construction, and transportation topics, and evaluate their applicability to DOT&PF projects;
• Review and evaluate proposed exceptions to national standards and regulations, and coordinate with federal and State regulatory agencies and others to develop appropriate solutions;
• Collaborate with regional and statewide staff to address complex construction issues and develop consistent statewide approaches;
• Coordinate with FHWA, FAA, other agencies, industry representatives, and professional organizations on construction standards, specifications, and technical issues;
• Administer the Statewide Value Engineering program, including coordinating with Regional VE coordinators, supporting project teams, and evaluating recommendations to improve project value and outcomes;
• Participate on statewide and national committees as the DOT&PF representative.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving by developing and maintaining a modern, adaptable, and resilient transportation system. We value collaboration, communication, and coordination, recognizing that working together and leveraging resources across the department, as well as with communities and private-sector partners, helps us better serve Alaskans. This position supports that mission by developing and maintaining statewide construction standards that promote consistent, efficient, and high-quality project delivery.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that directly supports Alaska’s transportation system and the communities we serve. The Statewide Design & Engineering Services team is a collaborative group of experienced professionals who work on a wide variety of technical, statewide, and transportation-related issues. This position offers opportunities to grow your technical expertise, work with regional and statewide staff, and collaborate with federal agencies, industry professionals, and other transportation partners. In addition to competitive salary, generous leave, holiday, and retirement benefits, DOT&PF offers professional development opportunities and a flexible work environment with the option to telework. The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.

The working environment you can expect:

This position may be located in Fairbanks, Anchorage, or Juneau and offers a flexible work environment with the option to telework. Working for DOT&PF provides a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment, with opportunities to collaborate with professionals across Alaska, work through a variety of technical and construction-related issues and contribute to the development and maintenance of critical transportation infrastructure across the state. The position may also involve occasional travel for statewide and national meetings, training, workshops, and other professional events.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

• Creative Thinking: Uses imagination to develop new insights into situations and applies innovative solutions to problems; designs new methods where established methods and procedures are inapplicable or are unavailable.
• Transportation Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods applicable to planning, designing, and constructing of transportation systems including traffic analysis, signal analysis, highway capacity, pavement design, bridge construction, planning of transportation projects, environmental analysis of transportation facilities, and transportation network analysis.
• 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.
• Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their behavior; works with others towards an agreement; negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions.

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

Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect, and three years of professional engineering or architectural experience (Engineer/Architect 1 or higher), of which one year was as a Technical Engineer 1 / Architect 1 or Engineer/Architect 2 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.

Special Note: Persons not registered in the State of Alaska must be registered in a state recognized by the State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors eligible for comity in accordance with AS 08.48.191(b). Persons employed under this provision must become registered in Alaska within one year of hire and sign an agreement to this effect as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

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

Name: Judy Anunciacion, P.E.
Phone: (907) 269-4886
Email: judy.anunciacion@alaska.gov