Process engineer Jobs in Anchorage, AK

Job Summary A Senior Transportation Engineer directs the planning and delivery of complex highway and multimodal infrastructure projects.
The role encompasses managing project scope, budgets, schedules, and technical design while ensuring rigorous QA/QC oversight.
This position also includes mentoring junior engineers, coordinating closely with clients and stakeholders, and frequently developing and executing projects for federal government agencies under established regulatory frameworks. The position requires strong technical expertise in highway, rural roadway, and related infrastructure, along with experience in navigating government procurement processes, reporting requirements, NEPA and permitting, public engagement, and quality assurance systems. Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety.
Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region. Our values: People, Communities, Reputation, Teamwork, Trust, and Truth. Essential Functions * Manage multidisciplinary teams on transportation infrastructure projects (highways, roads, bridges, airports, transit systems). * Serve as Project Manager or Technical lead from concept through construction. * Develop scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and manage client and public relationships. * Mentor junior engineers and technical staff. * Conduct traffic analysis, safety studies, and capacity assessments. * Develop reports and memoranda * Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, and engineer's cost estimates using AutoCAD Civil 3D. * Coordinate with state and federal agencies including USACE. * Support NEPA documentation and permitting processes. * Engage with tribal government and local communities. * Provide construction administration support. * Respond to RFIs and review submittals. * Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards and processes. * Conduct site visits in remote and environmentally sensitive locations. * Administer project contracts, monitor budgets, and prepare monthly reports. * Expert subject matter in meetings with clients, agencies, and the public. * Other duties as assigned. Competencies * Excellent communication skills both oral and written. * Manage multi-disciplined teams of technical and non-technical personnel * Experience designing for rural, remote, and low-volume road systems as well as urban corridors. * Lead design reviews and interdisciplinary coordination. * Identify constructability challenges early, especially for short construction seasons. * Apply risk-based decision-making for cost control and performance longevity. * Develop solutions for limited access sites. * Align transportation projects with statewide and regional mobility goals. * Oversee cost estimating, value engineering, and lifecycle cost analysis. * Coordinate procurement timelines for materials transported to remote regions. * Navigate NEPA processes and environmental documentation. * Resolve unforeseen geotechnical and material challenges. * Evaluate change orders and claims. * Monitor contractor compliance with safety and quality standards. * Understanding of Alaska DOT standards. Required Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree in engineering. * Minimum 4 - 7 years' experience in civil engineering/project management. * State of Alaska Professional civil engineering license. * Valid driver's license. Preferred Education and Experience * Experience managing federally funded projects. * Experience with the BIA and FHWA Tribal Transportation Program * Experience in working in rural and remote communities. * Experience leading public meetings. * Knowledge of engineering principles and geotechnical considerations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Position may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout.
The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere. * Position may be subject to a variety of physical conditions -- proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to arctic working conditions or exposure to chemicals.
Position may be subject to atmospheric conditions - fumes, odors, dusts, mist, gases, or poor ventilation. * Position may be subject to close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. Physical Qualifications 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. * Mobility: must be able to stoop, kneel, reach, walk, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions. * Hearing: must be able to hear audible safety alarms. * Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform the above listed tasks in a safe manner and perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading. * Lifting: must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Benefits Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer match. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment. Bristol grants employment preference first to BBNC and Choggiung shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to Alaska Native Corporation shareholders in accordance with P.L.
93-638. Disclaimer This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description is not a contract or employment.
It does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action.
All employment with Bristol is "at-will" which means that Bristol or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.