Engineering Assistant ; PCN

Recruitment Expansion Notice

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

Engineering Assistant 2 (EA 2) – under general supervision, the EA 2 assists the Regional Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) in providing materials engineering support for a variety of engineering projects, including roads, airports, bridges, and other projects.

• Assist the QAE with materials engineering support across multiple project types.
• Follow accepted design practices and material testing procedures.
• Schedule and assign work to up to three technicians in the Southcoast Region Materials Lab (SRML).
• Maintain national accreditation for the SRML under AASHTO R18, adding new tests and staying current with program requirements.
• Provide materials testing training and serve as the materials test reference for the Southeast Region DOT.

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We work toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. Collaboration, communication, and coordination are core values that enable us to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

DOT&PF offers career growth opportunities, professional development, training programs, mentorship, and a generous benefits package with an excellent retirement plan. Employees work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to Alaska’s infrastructure.

The position is located in Juneau. Staff may work in remote or urban locations across Alaska’s diverse terrain, requiring adaptability and resourcefulness to maintain roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities.

• Materials Engineering – knowledge of material composition, structure, properties, and performance under environmental influences.
• Road Work and Pavement – knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for construction, maintenance, or repair of road surfaces.
• Civil Engineering – knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods for planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining public works systems.
• Quality Assurance – knowledge of principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and control.

• Option 1:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited institution + one year as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or equivalent) with the State of Alaska.
• Option 2:
  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from a non‑ABET institution + EIT/LSIT certificate (or passing FE/FS exam) + one year as an Engineering Assistant 1 (or equivalent).
• Option 3:
  Five years of progressively responsible sub‑professional engineering experience, with two years as a Journey Level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 (or equivalent) with the State of Alaska.
• Substitution:
  Graduate study in engineering or architecture may substitute for required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (2 semester/3 quarter hours equals one month of experience).

• Cover letter – describe how you possess the competencies listed above and how your skills will benefit the position. Limit to one page, no more than two‑three paragraphs.
• At time of interview: three professional references (name, title, phone) and a copy of academic transcripts (official or unofficial, with institution name/URL).

Fill in the Education section of the application to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts can be attached at application or interview; they are required before employment.

If you have education from a foreign institution, submit evidence that it has been evaluated by an accredited U.S. organization or recognized as equivalent to U.S. qualifications.

Provide employer name, job title, dates of employment, and full‑time/part‑time status for any work experience not documented in the application.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation may call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau, use TTY:
Alaska Relay 711, or contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Name:
Robert Trousil, Engineer/Architect 4
Phone: (907) 465‑4441
Email: robert.trousil