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Confidential Client is seeking an Engineering Assistant (flex level 1/2/3) to join its Transportation and Public Facilities — Facilities Services team based in Eagle River, AK. This flex role will be filled at the Engineering Assistant 1, 2, or 3 level depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The position involves supporting planning, design, and construction oversight for facilities improvement projects across the client’s portfolio.

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Key Details

• Location: Eagle River, AK (authoritative location)
• Employment type: Full Time
• Hiring organization: Confidential Client (via Careertakes)
• Salary: $33.76 - $45.82 per hour (range reflects Engineering Assistant 1–3; OT eligible)
• This vacancy is open to Alaska residents only.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Facilities Services team manages statewide facilities projects from planning through construction. As an Engineering Assistant (1/2/3) you will:

• Monitor construction activities and act as a Project Engineer on assigned projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, design professionals, and internal stakeholders.
• Track schedules, budgets, and prepare project documentation and reports.
• Oversee contractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Perform routine engineering assignments and assist higher-level engineers on complex tasks.
• Travel to project sites as needed; some assignments may require temporary relocation to remote communities.

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Who We’re Looking For (Core Competencies)

Candidates should demonstrate:

• General engineering knowledge — principles and practical application.
• Facilities engineering understanding — systems, equipment, operations, and safety practices.
• Civil engineering fundamentals — planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of public works.
• Strong oral communication — clear presentations, effective listening, and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem solving — accurate problem identification, sound judgment, and practical recommendations.

Special notes:

• Valid driver’s license required.
• May require occasional travel to remote project sites, sometimes via small aircraft and in adverse weather.

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Minimum Qualifications

The position is flexibly staffed. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the level they apply to:

Engineering Assistant 1

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from an ABET-accredited institution; OR
• Bachelor’s degree (non-ABET) plus Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate, or evidence of passing the FE/FS examination.
• Conditional offers may be made to students completing an ABET-accredited degree within nine months.

Engineering Assistant 2

• Bachelor’s degree (ABET) plus one year of entry-level engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (State of Alaska or equivalent); OR
• Non-ABET degree plus EIT/LSIT or FE/FS verification and one year of equivalent experience; OR
• Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience (with substitutions for graduate study).

Engineering Assistant 3

• Bachelor’s degree (ABET) plus two years’ engineering experience (one year at working/intermediate trainee level); OR
• Non-ABET degree plus EIT plus two years’ qualifying experience; OR
• Equivalent combinations of education/experience as outlined in the confidential client’s classification rules.

Documentation required at interview or before hire may include transcripts (unofficial acceptable), driver’s license, and professional references.

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Application Materials Requested (at time of application / interview)

• Cover letter (required) — one page, 2–3 paragraphs describing how you meet the position-specific competencies.
• If using education to meet qualifications: transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
• At interview (if not already attached): copy of valid driver’s license and three professional references (name, title, phone).

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Working Environment & Benefits

Confidential Client operates projects across diverse and sometimes remote Alaskan environments. You can expect a mix of office-based work and field inspections; conditions may be challenging (extreme weather, minimal overnight accommodations on remote assignments). The client offers a comprehensive public-employee benefits package, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. Specific benefits vary by bargaining unit and appointment type.

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Additional Notes

• This is a flexibly staffed role and may be filled at any of the three levels listed depending on qualifications; starting salary will reflect the level assigned.
• This recruitment uses supplemental questions — your answers help determine advancement to interviews.
• This vacancy is restricted to Alaska residents; review residency requirements before applying.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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