UTILITY ENGINEER (Civil Engineer III) - Range 17E / AMEA
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UTILITY ENGINEER (Civil Engineer III) - Range 17E / AMEA
$46.58 - $68.74 Hourly
Anchorage, AK
Regular / Full Time
2026-00314
Project Management & Engineering
Project Technical Support
05/07/2026
5/18/2026 11:59 PM Alaska
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
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.
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 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent.
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
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
- 13 Paid Holidays
