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

Job Description

Base Salary Information:

• 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 will 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 atmosphere of excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service and take great pride in the essential transportation services we provide 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 is an excellent platform to learn how to develop and orchestrate projects, work with numerous stakeholders, and do meaningful work that directly improves the safety and quality of life for the people of Alaska. The Department offers unique opportunities to collaborate with highly skilled professionals and further your development as an engineer. Since training in aviation engineering is not common 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—13 throughout the year.

This position resides in the DOT&PF Central Region Headquarters building at 4111 Aviation Avenue, on the shore of Lake Hood Seaplane Base near Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage, Alaska. The standard work week is 37.5 hours with schedule options that allow additional days off. The Department has a flexible telework policy, and travel is occasionally necessary—rarely overnight, and may include flying to remote communities in small single‑engine aircraft.

• Self‑Management
  :
  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 alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Technical Competence
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  Uses knowledge 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.
• General Engineering
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  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of engineering and their practical applications.

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred but not essential.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required for the Engineer/Architect 1 level.

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Engineering Assistant 3

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Two years of engineering, architectural, or land surveying experience, of which one year was at the working or intermediate…