The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Bridge Design Section, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 1/2/3 Flex to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
The Bridge Engineering Assistant plays a hands-on role in managing and enhancing our state’s 1,077 bridges! You'll be involved in a variety of exciting tasks, from conducting bridge inspections and analyzing existing structures to designing new bridges and overseeing construction projects. Under the guidance of licensed engineers, you'll perform structural analysis, calculations, and prepare detailed plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports. You'll also create structural details, calculate quantities, and draft specifications for construction contracts. Dive into a career where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and improvement of the State of Alaska's infrastructure!
The benefits of joining our team:
Some advantages of starting your career in the Bridge Section are:
-Preparation for the PE exam – frequent trainings and mentoring towards licensure
-Combination of office and field assignments – all staff complete one or more summer inspection trips throughout the state lasting 1-2 weeks
-Diversity of projects – staff are encouraged to gain experience with all bridge types and aspects of design, including repairs, retrofits, and new design
-Opportunity to spend a summer on a bridge construction project somewhere in the state
-Support to get a drone pilot’s license and use drones for bridge inspection
-Work/life balance – 37.5-hour work week with paid overtime when needed
-Opportunities to be involved with bridge research projects that DOT&PF funds
-Attend and present at professional conferences.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is located within DOT&PF Headquarters in Juneau, at the DOT&PF 3-mile building on Channel Drive. The office work environment is "casual-professional", team-oriented, and friendly. Bridge inspection assignments can involve travel to all regions of Alaska. We can reach most of our bridges via major airlines and driving, but smaller aircraft, including float planes, are required to reach our remote bridge sites.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual with the following desired core competencies that will contribute to their success in this position:
-Structural Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design and analysis of complex structures using a variety of materials. Structures may include aerospace systems or structures, and other determinate or indeterminate systems.
-Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
-Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
More details at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/4867374/bridge-engineering-assistant-1-2-3-flex-pcn-250201m