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PLANNING ENGINEER (Civil Engineer II) - Range 16E / AMEA

Municipality of Anchorage
Municipality of Anchorage Salary
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

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: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00

LOCATION: 3000 Arctic Boulevard


Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

 

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, applicants 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 the professional certification.

Under limited and general supervision, completes professional engineering duties such as, but not necessarily limited to, conducting engineering reviews of water and wastewater plans/supporting documentation from private development, AWWU, and other agencies projects. Prepare or manage studies/technical papers to address problems and solutions associated with the water distribution or wastewater collection system, regulatory issues, or other business requirements. Prepare agreements when water or wastewater infrastructure is included within other agencies/entities projects. Perform land use reviews and administration by reviewing platting, zoning, encroachments, easements, land disposal or acquisition. Prepare construction plans and specifications for water, wastewater and other improvement projects. Manage water and sanitary sewer improvement district projects. Prepare Business Case Evaluations (BCE's) addressing business requirements for AWWU infrastructure. Conduct field inspections for private development, AWWU capital/operational, and other agencies/entities projects, and other Planning Section related work. Effectively communicate verbally or in writing. Respond to questions from the public involving water or sewer service to parcels. Perform other duties as assigned.
Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and six (6) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Architectural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, or a closely related discipline, and four (4) years of professional engineering or land surveying experience.

Must possess and/or obtain:

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 at time of hire.

Preference:

State of Alaska Professional Engineer License.

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 applicants.


The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.


If selected for hire, the 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 applicant'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 applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.


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 applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.


NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants 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, applicants 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.

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