Assistant Transportation Engineer - Regional Program

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Regional Program

Location: Augusta, ME

Position Number: 02500-0949

Opening Date: February 20, 2025

Closing Date: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer in the field, you will be performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, systems, facilities, and other aspects of transportation engineering.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Acting as an inspector by inspecting, verifying, measuring, and documenting the work performed by private Contractors,
• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project, and,
• Sampling and testing construction materials.

This position may also act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. Other duties may involve detailing, designing, and estimating quantities for Regional led pavement preservation or rehabilitation design projects.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field –OR- non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess a Certification of Engineer-Intern as issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54,413 - $76,315