The Division of Environment Health and Engineering (DEHE) is charged with design, construction and operations assistance of critical infrastructure throughout Alaska’s rural native communities. As a civil engineer within the engineering group, you will lead the charge in the planning, design, construction support and startup of water treatment facilities, circulating distribution systems, dams, and advanced wastewater treatment systems in some of the most unique environments in the world. Participation in every aspect of the project from concept to commissioning provides opportunity for professional growth that is rare in the engineering industry today

If you are a motivated individual, have strong technical skills, and enjoy working in a team environment with professionals that are passionate about the work they do, this is the role for you. The successful candidate will join a dedicated group of civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers that are supported by state of the art drafting and surveying teams.

Summary:
Under limited supervision, provides complex design services and coordination of sanitation and health facilities projects for the Division of Environmental Health and Engineering (DEHE).

Responsibilities:

Designs, develops and produces construction drawings and documents. Investigates sites, analyzes samples and oversees technical staff.

Develops scope of projects; delegates components to technical staff and collaborates with specialists to produce plans. Approves final designs and incorporates project components. Ensures designs meet program requirements. Completes necessary calculations. Oversees creation of project plan sets and design sheets. Stamps completed drawings. Schedules project design review meetings.

Researches technical specifications for material requirements. Ensures compliance with local, tribal, state and federal rules, regulations and permit requirements. Participates in intermittent and final inspection of facilities. Provides technical support to field staff to facilitate construction. Approves field design changes. Establishes and maintains project schedules.

Develops goals and priorities, and assigns tasks and projects. Writes engineering memoranda and status reports. Coordinates projects with DEHE staff and participates in division quality improvement initiatives.

Provides technical assistance for and engineering evaluations of health and sanitation facilities. Identifies, researches and suggests resolution processes for emergent problems.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Other information:

·         Knowledge of principles of engineering and construction, including design of health and sanitation facilities in Arctic and/or northern climates.

·         Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.

·         Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering project management.

·         Skill in effectively working with teams managing and leading staff, and delegating tasks and authority.

·         Skill  in  evaluating  the  work  of  contractors  and  consultants  for  compliance  with  project  plans, specifications and applicable laws, ordinances and policies.

·         Skill in reading and evaluating technical drawings and schematics.

.    Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and representatives from village communities and state and Federal agencies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field from an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited university or college program, or the ability to obtain the degree within twelve (12) months of accepting the position.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory - Five (5) years of civil or environmental engineering experience. Two (2) years of Alaska or cold region engineering experience and two (2) years of design experience is preferred. A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

Candidate must possess a Professional Engineer license (PE) to practice in the State of Alaska, or have a PE license in at least one other state and obtain a PE license in the State of Alaska within 12 months of accepting the position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Travels frequently within Alaska in small fixed wing aircraft; travels outside Alaska.