Design Lab Assistant Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $37.78 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 54026
Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Division: CRD-Construction
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Division: Central Region Construction & CIP Support
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: General Government
Range: 19
Job Description
ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!
The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Central Region Construction & CIP Support, is looking for an Engineering Assistant 2 (Central Region Materials Rover) to help us Keep Alaska Moving!
What you will be doing:
This Engineering Assistant 2 position works as a Quality Assurance Materials Rover, helping make sure construction materials used on transportation projects meet required standards through on-site sampling, testing, and field checks. The role includes creating material summaries, reviewing project records, preparing certifications, and noting any issues that need correction. Rovers use a broad understanding of required testing standards to support project teams, answer materials questions, and provide training both in classrooms and out in the field. They also work with consultants and the Regional Materials Lab to confirm material sources meet requirements, identify problems early, and help resolve any failing test results. As department specialists, Rovers coordinate with contractors and consultants to support consistent, statewide materials quality.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The DOT&PF mission is to "Keep Alaska Moving" and your role in this position is directly tied to the most critical aspects of the mission. Alaska's highways and airports are important resources that meet basic transportation needs and are critical to health and safety. They play a vital role in supporting our economy by serving communities throughout the state as well as the oil, gas, timber, commercial fishing, tourist, and other industries. You will collaborate with multiple functional groups within the department, coordinate with staff from multiple areas of expertise, and assist with public and agency meetings to successfully construct capital improvement projects in Central Region, thereby delivering the department's mission. This department is mission-focused with an organizational atmosphere that promotes excellence, integrity, teamwork, and public service.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: .
The benefits of joining our team:
Construction provides a direct hands-on experience with construction and engineering practices. The position provides for professional advancement within the Department, health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a competitive salary. The position compensates for overtime hours, has paid holidays annually, personal leave accrual, 2 retirement plans, and other optional benefits.
The working environment you can expect:
This position is permanently stationed in Anchorage and will include frequent travel during summer construction, including flights to rural villages. The work will include material sampling and testing on projects site, design plan reviews, materials closeout reviews and assisting with training. The successful incumbent will be interacting with project staff, project managers, as well as other working groups both inside and outside of the Department of Transportation.
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.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

• Quality Assurance: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a product fulfills functional requirements and standards.

Special Note:

• A valid Driver's License is required for this position.
• Requires frequent travel within the state.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution accredited by ABET.
AND
One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Or:
A bachelor's degree with a major in engineering, architecture or land surveying from an institution not accredited by ABET.
AND
An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) certificate issued by a state or the National Council of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors; or verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) examination.
AND
One year of entry level engineering, architectural or land surveying experience as an Engineering Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
Or:
Five years of progressively responsible subprofessional engineering experience of which two years was as a Journey level Engineering Technician or Drafting Technician 3 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Substitution:
Graduate study in engineering and/or architecture may be substituted for the required experience as an Engineering Assistant 1. (2 semester/3 quarter hours equal one month of experience).
Special Note:
The employing department will identify Engineering-In-Training (EIT) positions.
Transcripts which indicate the credit hours earned for the specific coursework may be requested at the time of interview or prior.
Additional Required Information
At time of interview, applicants are requested to submit (if not already attached to your application):

• Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• If certification or licensure is being used to meet the minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Engineer-In-Training Certification, verification of passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or P.E. licensure.

ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
EDUCATION
To 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 EXPERIENCE
If 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 99
Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Jason Lamoreaux, P.E., Construction Group Chief
Phone: (907) 269-0664
Email:
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

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Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year