Full Time Engineer Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $46.58 - $68.74 Hourly
Location : 4700 Elmore Road, Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Regular / Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00314
Department: Project Management & Engineering
Division: Project Technical Support
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the Anchorage Municipal Employee Association (AMEA) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.
DEPARTMENT: Project Management & Engineering
HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
LOCATION: 4700 Elmore Road
Starting pay does not exceed the midpoint of the displayed pay range.
Remote work schedule opportunities (telecommuting) may be considered after successful completion of probation, at the discretion of management and with the approval of the department head. Not all positions are eligible for remote work (telecommuting) per P&P 40-40.
To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
This position is eligible for a five percent (5%) additional professional certification pay with a valid State of Alaska Professional Engineering (P.E.) License. Eligible candidates are required to provide evidence of professional certification.
Example of Duties
This position reviews projects related to streetlights, load centers, storm drain lift stations, and storm drain thaw systems, reviews construction design documents, and provides review comments to project managers. Provides subject matter expertise on municipal electrical facilities and drafts responses to inquiries and complaints by other agencies, community councils, private citizens, legislative, and municipal assembly members. This position also designs and preparing plans, and construction contract documents for municipal capital improvement projects utilizing computer-aided design, drafting software applications, and recognized design criteria. Work includes scoping, planning, designing, and preparing construction documents, including drawings, specifications, bid proposals, and detailed estimates of probable construction costs for new or upgraded municipal improvement projects. Works directly with the Project Management & Engineering (PM&E) Capital Improvements coordinator to plan, develop, and implement annual budgets for various construction and maintenance projects relating to streetlights, storm drains, and other electrical functions throughout the municipality. Assists with updating and developing design criteria and specifications for municipal electrical facilities with consideration of national electrical standards, emerging technologies, and evolving municipal needs. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience.
Substitution: A Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for the experience on a year for year basis.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
Valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory Driving Record by time of hire.
State of Alaska (SOA) Professional Engineer (PE) License in Civil Engineering or other appropriate engineering discipline within 6 months of hire.
Preference:
American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent.
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent.
Illuminating Engineer Society Membership.
Additional Important Information
Preference will be given to Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) employees. AMEA employees who are successful in the screening process will be forwarded to the department for consideration prior to any non-AMEA candidates.
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected candidate. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an candidate clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Candidates will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.
NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and candidate's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, candidates may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, candidates may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to
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In order to be considered, candidates must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the candidate's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a current Municipal employee and a member of the Anchorage Municipal Employees Association (AMEA) Union?

• Yes
• No

03
What is your highest level of completed education?

• Less than a bachelor's degree Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field

04
If your degree is a closely related field, please specify the field.
05
What best describes your progressively responsible engineering experience?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06
In relation to the question above, describe your experience in detail and indicate which position(s) in your Work History demonstrate these qualifications.
07
Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska Driver's License by time of hire?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have or can you obtain a valid State of Alaska (SOA) Professional Engineer (PE) License in Civil Engineering or other appropriate engineering discipline within 6 months of hire?

• Yes - I have a valid SOA PE License
• Yes - I can obtain a valid SOA PE License within 6 months of hire
• No - I do not have nor can I obtain a valid SOA PE License

09
Which of the following do you have

• American Red Cross First Aid Certification or equivalent
• American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent
• Illuminating Engineer Society Membership
• None of the above

Required Question