Engineering Assistant​/Engineering Associate​/Engineer​/Architect Flex; PCN

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Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 Flex (PCN 253440) in Anchorage, AK |  page has loaded.

This listing closes on 3/10/2026 at 5:00 PM Alaska.

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

Applicants must be residents of Alaska. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Central Region is looking for an Engineering Assistant 3 / Engineering Associate / Engineer/Architect 1 in Anchorage to help us “Keep Alaska Moving!”.

• Engineering Assistant 3: $43.19 hourly/OT Eligible
• Engineering Associate: $43.19 hourly/OT Eligible
• Engineer / Architect 1: $3,459.75 bi-weekly/OT Ineligible

Join the Central Region Aviation Design Group and gain on‑job training in aviation design. You’ll assist a Project Manager in developing federally funded improvement projects for state‑owned airports in central and western Alaska. Responsibilities include negotiating engineering consultant contracts, reviewing project designs for quality and compliance, coordinating technical issues, and managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules. You will also provide guidance on federal and state airport design standards.

Our mission is to “Keep Alaska Moving” as we vitally support Alaska’s people and economy by serving and connecting communities throughout the state. We promote an organizational atmosphere of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service, and take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide to the public.

The Central Region Aviation Design Group designs improvements for over 70 state‑owned airports, many serving isolated communities reliant on air travel for essential services such as medical care, supplies, and transportation. As a Consultant Coordinator, you will support a Project Manager in planning, designing, and delivering projects that enhance these vital airports and improve the lives of Alaskans.

This position offers a platform to learn how to develop and orchestrate projects, work with numerous stakeholders, and perform meaningful work that directly improves safety and quality of life for Alaskans. The Department offers opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals and further your development as an engineer. As aviation engineering training is uncommon in colleges and universities, most of our staff have learned this career field while working in our office.

You will find a friendly and collaborative environment to learn or further develop aviation engineering and project‑management skills. We offer a generous leave package that increases with service time and paid state holidays – a total of 13 throughout the year.

This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue, located on the shore of Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska, and is easily accessible by a paved multi‑use path and bus routes 40 and 65.

The standard work week is 37.5 hours with schedule options that allow additional days off. The Department has a flexible telework policy to allow employees to perform their duties at an alternate location. Travel is occasionally necessary, rarely overnight, and may include flying to remote communities in small single‑engine aircraft.

• Self‑Management
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  Sets well‑defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
• Problem Solving
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  Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate…