Assistant Transportation Engineer - Bridge Design (25-72)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Bridge Program

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1275     

Opening Date: March 11, 2025

Closing Date: March 25, 2025

Job Description:  

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer with one of our design teams, you will be responsible for the preliminary and final design of a variety of bridges.

Preliminary design tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Development of Preliminary Design Reports to recommend the final project scope,
• Preliminary cost estimates, and
• Civil engineering tasks such as analyzing structure types, geometric design of roadways, hydraulic design, and other needs of the project

Final design responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Civil/structural design or design checks of all components, including structures and roadway,
• Plan development,
• Final cost estimates, and
• Compiling all project specifications

Work is performed in a team environment with the support of senior engineers, technicians, and project managers. Good communications and teaming skills are required.

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.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.

• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.

• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may