Engineer I

Job Summary

***We are currently accepting applications for both Engineer I and Engineer II. Please note that this is a single opening and we will hire one successful candidate at the level and classification they applied for.***

The positions of this class are entry level and responsible for assisting with providing engineering support for the design and construction of engineering projects. Perform operating and maintenance engineering tasks for the City under the technical direction of an Engineer II or other supervisors. Assignments require the independent application of the knowledge of engineering theories, principles and mathematics. This class is distinguished from the Engineer II class by the requirement for the use of professional skills and knowledge to make engineering decisions that affect the results and time schedule of engineering projects. Field assignments can include visual inspections of projects to assess the nature and scope of the project, inspection of contractor or City progress on the project, and the preparation of project reports. Office assignments can include drafting for construction and maintenance projects, preparing correspondence regarding assigned area of responsibility, and for grant administration tasks as assigned. Instructions are received orally or in writing in terms of desired results, and the employee is expected to develop work methods to arrive at the desired result.

Essential Job Functions / Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Visit project sites to assess the nature and scope of projects in the planning and design phase.
• Inspect contractor progress, conformance to design plans and quality of work during construction.
• Prepare for site visits and field inspection reports.
• Perform complex engineering computations.
• Complete drafting design plans and write project specifications.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside agencies, utility companies, business owners, and the public in the course of planning and administering projects.
• Assist City Surveyor in topographic and construction surveys.

The above examples are representative of assignments performed by this class and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Candidates hired must satisfactorily demonstrate these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment:

• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of engineering and surveying involved in the engineering specialization.
• Knowledge of modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the design and construction of public works, utility, or traffic projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with engineering staff, contractors, public and private officials, and the general public.
• Ability to apply engineering principles to assigned projects.
• Ability to make engineering computations and to assist with preparation of engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and to interpret and implement engineering plans and specifications.
• Consistent data management skills. Ability to maintain survey data, as-built data, proper drawing layer management, and other project data.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Persons applying for this position should have the following experience and/or training:

• Possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Experience using AutoCAD required; Civil3D 2023 or later version is preferred.
• Passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam by the State of Alaska, or ability to complete within 12 months of hire.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment, but while performing field work experiences can vary with outside weather conditions including temperature extremes. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, which may require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The City of Fairbanks offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: Health care, Health Reimbursement Arrangement Plan (HRA), Flexible Spending Account, Dental care, Life Insurance, Long and short - term disability insurance options, pension, holidays, vacation, and deferred compensation plans.

Benefit packages are unique to each of our Union Contracts.