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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is recruiting for a flex‑staffed Engineering Assistant (levels 1 / 2 / 3) to support hydrology and hydraulics (H&H) engineering for transportation and airport projects. This position is based in Eagle River, AK and will work within a Central Region design group to analyze hydrologic data, perform hydraulic design, and prepare technical documents that support safe, durable transportation infrastructure.

Primary duties include:

• Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic data to size and design large-diameter culverts, fish-passage structures, storm drainage systems, and erosion protection measures.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for bid‑ready roadway and aviation projects.
• Author technical deliverables such as H&H reports, design study reports, and site visit memos.
• Conduct field inspections, including travel to remote sites (small aircraft or vehicle), and document site conditions and required remediation.
• Support project managers by coordinating consultant deliverables and reviewing engineering submittals.
• Work under the supervision of a registered professional engineer; grow responsibilities as experience and skills increase.

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Who You Are / Key Competencies

Candidates who will succeed in this role typically demonstrate:

• Civil engineering fundamentals, especially relating to transportation infrastructure design and drainage systems.
• Hydrology knowledge: watershed analysis, runoff estimation, and water resource evaluation.
• Hydraulic engineering skills: open-channel flow, pressure flow, culvert hydraulics, and erosion control design.
• Strong technical writing and the ability to prepare clear, bid-ready plans and reports.
• Good interpersonal skills: collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and effective public/stakeholder communication.
• Problem-solving and sound judgment in engineering analyses and field conditions.

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Minimum Qualifications

This recruitment is flexibly staffed; positions may be filled at Engineering Assistant 1, 2, or 3 depending on qualifications.

Engineering Assistant 1

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering, architecture, or land surveying from an ABET‑accredited program; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from a non‑ABET program AND EIT/LSIT certification or verification of passing the FE/FS exam.
• Applicants completing an ABET degree within nine months may be conditionally hired.

Engineering Assistant 2

• Bachelor’s degree (ABET) AND one year of entry‑level engineering experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 (State of Alaska or equivalent); OR
• Bachelor’s degree (non‑ABET) with EIT/LSIT + one year experience; OR
• Five years progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience (substitutions allowed for graduate study).

Engineering Assistant 3

• Bachelor’s degree (ABET) AND two years of engineering experience (one year at working/intermediate level) OR equivalent combinations of education and experience (substitutions allowed).
• EIT certification may substitute where noted.

Required for all levels:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform occasional field inspections, including travel within southcentral Alaska and occasional overnight stays in minimal accommodations.

Preferred (not required):

• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) / Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) pass or Land Surveyor‑in‑Training (LSIT) / Fundamentals of Surveying (FS).

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Working Conditions & Travel

• Office base is in Eagle River/Central Region headquarters (works primarily in cubicle/office environment).
• Regular site visits are required; some remote sites may require travel by small aircraft and walking in rugged or adverse conditions (steep embankments, brush, stream crossings).
• Occasional non‑standard hours may be required for emergency responses.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly range: $33.76 – $44.49 (OT eligible). Starting hourly rate depends on the level (EA 1 / 2 / 3) at hire.
• Full‑time position with a typical State Government benefits package including medical/vision/dental contributions, retirement plan options, paid leave, and training/professional development opportunities. Actual benefits may vary by bargaining unit and employment type.

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Application Requirements & Process Notes

• This posting is open to Alaska residents only — please verify residency eligibility before applying.
• A cover letter is required. In your cover letter, describe how you meet the role‑specific competencies in the "Who You Are" section; keep it concise (one page, 2–3 paragraphs).
• At interview or upon request, applicants must provide transcripts (unofficial acceptable), a copy of driver’s license, and three professional references.
• This recruitment uses a supplemental questionnaire; answers help determine interview advancement.
• This is a flex‑staffed recruitment and may fill at any of the listed levels depending on candidate qualifications. Promotion may occur after probation and meeting higher class requirements.

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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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