OPT Jobs in Alaska
Alaska's F-1 OPT job market is concentrated in natural resource industries, fisheries, environmental science, and engineering. Anchorage anchors the state's employer base, with additional opportunities in Fairbanks and Juneau. Employers in extraction, logistics, and research regularly work with OPT candidates in technical and scientific roles.
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INTRODUCTION
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do. Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.
General Summary
This position is responsible for providing technical engineering and cost information to ensure construction work complies with all engineering standards.
Essential Job Accountabilities
- Assist with job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job costing.
- Interpret design/drawings for craft workers installing material to ensure specifications are followed.
- Interface with all on-site departments as required, to resolve problems, ensure quality construction, in order to support overall project schedule.
- Research and recommend resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts, interference, and errors, to verify that all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawing and specifications.
- Prepare and disseminate all required documentation records such as status reports, punch lists describing work items to be done, sketches of work already completed, material requirement calculations, to supervisor to provide accuracy.
- Provide technical support and direction regarding project material controls including delivery dates, construction schedules and design requirements to ensure additional costs are minimized.
- Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates to meet changing job requirements.
- Provide necessary building control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials to ensure a quality job.
- Develop job essential data including quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man hour, and equipment to ensure accurate estimates and bids.
- Research historical data and productivity analysis reports in order to compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.
- May supervise, direct, and mentor project staff to ensure individual development and that project standards are met.
- Assist in representing company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings to ensure effective communication.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred, or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2+ year’s construction estimating support, engineering, field support, or similar experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Scheduling and AGTEK Take-off software.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawing and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
- Ability to perform trigonometric calculation either manually or with a calculator.
- Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
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 and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
- Team player
- Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive
OUR BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:
Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.
Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.
BASE SALARY RANGE:
$88,170.00 - $132,255.00 Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.
ABOUT GRANITE CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED
Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.
NOTICE TO STAFFING AGENCIES
Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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Tips for Finding OPT Jobs in Alaska
Target Alaska's resource extraction sector
Oil, gas, and mining companies operating on the North Slope and in Southeast Alaska regularly hire engineers, geologists, and environmental specialists. Many of these employers have established processes for working with F-1 OPT candidates in technical roles.
Look beyond Anchorage for openings
Fairbanks hosts the University of Alaska and federal research stations that hire OPT candidates. Juneau has state government and environmental agency roles. Smaller markets often have less competition for candidates with specialized technical or scientific backgrounds.
Connect with the University of Alaska system
UAF and UAA maintain strong ties with regional employers, particularly in arctic research, fisheries science, and engineering. Their career centers list roles from employers already familiar with hiring international students on OPT authorization.
Focus on roles with a clear STEM designation
Many positions in Alaska's engineering, environmental science, and data fields qualify for 24-month STEM OPT extensions. Prioritizing STEM-designated roles gives you a longer runway and makes you a more attractive candidate for employers planning longer-term hiring.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for OPT-friendly employers
Migrate Mate lets you search F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs filtered by state and industry, which is especially useful for Alaska where the employer pool is smaller. Filtering by visa type surfaces roles where employers are already open to OPT candidates.
Research federal contractors and agencies operating in Alaska
Federal agencies including NOAA, the USGS, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service run significant operations in Alaska and hire OPT candidates for research and field positions. Federal contractors supporting these agencies are also worth targeting directly.
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Get Access To All JobsF-1 OPT Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
Which industries in Alaska sponsor the most F-1 OPT visas?
The industries with the strongest F-1 OPT sponsorship activity in Alaska are oil and gas, fisheries and aquaculture, environmental consulting, and engineering services. Research institutions, particularly those affiliated with the University of Alaska system and federal science agencies like NOAA, also regularly hire OPT candidates in technical and scientific roles.
Which cities in Alaska have the most F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Anchorage has the largest concentration of F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Alaska, driven by its role as the state's commercial and logistics hub. Fairbanks is the second-most active market, largely because of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and nearby federal research operations. Juneau has a smaller but consistent set of openings in government and environmental roles.
What types of roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Alaska?
Roles in petroleum engineering, environmental science, fisheries biology, geosciences, civil and mechanical engineering, and data analysis are among the most common qualifying positions in Alaska. Many of these fall under STEM-designated fields, which can make candidates eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond the standard 12-month period.
How do I find F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Alaska?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 OPT, so you can see which Alaska employers are actively open to sponsoring OPT candidates. Beyond that, the University of Alaska career portals, federal agency hiring sites, and employer directories for the oil and gas sector are all productive places to search.
Are there any Alaska-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship I should know about?
Alaska's employer base is smaller than most states, so the number of active OPT sponsors is more concentrated. Many roles are project-based or seasonal, particularly in fisheries and field research, which can affect how employers structure OPT arrangements. Verifying that a role is directly tied to your field of study is especially important when considering contract or project positions, as your OPT authorization must be related to your degree.