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Technical Engineer 1 / Architect 1 (PCN 251673)

State of Alaska

Transportation and Public Facilities

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From $4,442.40

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April 4, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing engineering plans and contracts for transportation projects in Alaska, ensuring they meet safety standards and regulations to keep roads and airports running smoothly.

You'll work with teams to manage project documents, support bidding processes, and innovate ways to handle contracts for highways and aviation.

It's a great fit for someone with engineering or architecture experience who enjoys teamwork, problem-solving, and building a career in public infrastructure.

Key Requirements

  • Professional engineering or architecture background with experience in reviewing plans, specifications, and contract documents
  • Knowledge of state and federal regulations, including FHWA and FAA requirements
  • Skills in managing contracts, creating PS&E packages, and preparing bidding documents
  • Ability to collaborate with design, construction, maintenance, and planning teams
  • Experience providing technical support for aviation and highway projects throughout the contract lifecycle
  • Capability to lead compliance efforts and innovate contracting approaches

Full Job Description


ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF),

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region Design and Engineering Services, is looking for an Engineer/Architect 1 to help us Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

You’ll be part of the Northern Region's Contract team, a talented, supportive engineering group that takes pride in creating safe and reliable transportation solutions for Alaskans.

This role is not just a job, it’s a chance to grow your skills, step into leadership, and build a long-term career with plenty of opportunities for advancement.

You’ll play a key role in projects that keep communities connected, strengthen Alaska’s economy, and enhance public safety.

As a lead reviewer, you’ll help uphold engineering excellence across the state. With the Northern Region Contracts team, your expertise matters, and your impact can be seen across the entire region.


  • Conduct professional peer reviews of plans, specifications, and contract documents to ensure alignment with engineering standards.
  • Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, including FHWA and FAA requirements, through detailed document review.
  • Manage contracts by creating and reviewing PS&E packages and preparing bidding documents with a focus on accuracy and quality control.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance & Operations, design, construction, and planning teams to support seamless project coordination and success.
  • Provide technical, legal, and logistical support for aviation and highway projects throughout the full contract lifecycle.
  • Innovate contracting approaches by exploring new formats and processing contracting waivers to improve project outcomes.
  • Lead regional compliance efforts with multiple agencies and assist the Chief of Contracts as needed to maintain project integrity.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving.

We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges.

We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed.

Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team:Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront.

As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder.

The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields.

With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

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 DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.


The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in Fairbanks at the DOT&PF complex on Peger Road, where design, construction, maintenance, and support staff are all within proximity.

The role involves frequent coordination with project teams, consultants, contractors, municipalities, and state and federal agencies.

Daily contacts include engineers and technical specialists across DOT&PF to resolve design issues, ensure compliance with standards, and support project delivery.


Who we are looking for:

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

  • Civil Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods required to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain facilities such as buildings, transportation systems, water and sanitary systems, and other public works systems.
  • Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
  • 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.
  • Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Special Note:
License as a Professional Engineer is required.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Requirements

Registration as a professional engineer (PE) or professional architect, and two years of professional engineering or architectural experience as an Engineer 1, Architectural Assistant 3 or higher 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.

Qualifications

**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY**


At time of application, applicants are requested to provide:

  • Cover Letter

At time of interview, applicants are requested to provide:

  • Copy of Current Driver’s License (front and back)
  • Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.


COVER LETTER

A cover letter is required as part of your application.

In your letter, please describe how you meet the position-specific competencies outlined in the “Who We Are Looking For” section and how your skills would contribute to the role.

The cover letter should be limited to one page and no more than two to three paragraphs.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONSThis recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process.

The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education.

The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

EDUCATIONTo verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, you must fill in the Education section of the application.

If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application.

(Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).

Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview; if not, transcripts will be required before employment. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.

If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

education programs; or an accredited U.S.

state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCEIf using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time.

Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly met.

If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.

Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.


EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional Information

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


Barbara L Tanner, P.E. Northern Region Chief of Contracts
Phone: 907-451-3057

Email: barbara.tanner@alaska.gov

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/20/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/21/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-alaska-5275982