Transportation Engineer II - Traffic (25-32-2)

Location: Scarborough,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $67,038.40 - $94,515.20 per year (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Traffic

Location: Scarborough, ME 

Position Number:  02500-0131

Opening Date: February 19, 2025

Closing Date: March 5, 2025

Job Description:  

Professional level engineering position in traffic engineering. Duties include: review of highway segments to determine traffic control device needs throughout the Region in order to enhance safety and traffic operation needs; review of traffic-related complaints (e.g. speed limits, geometrics, signing, striping) from the public and others to address safety and operation needs; assist the region traffic engineer with review of site developments by collecting/reviewing data necessary to analyze traffic movement permit applications; complete analysis for traffic movement permits under the direction of the region traffic engineer; assist/advise with driveway/entrance permits to provide guidance in areas of traffic operations & safety; serve as traffic team member on projects; participate in analysis of high collision locations to improve safety; assist the region traffic engineer with Official Business Directional Signs. 

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

Licensure as a Professional Engineer which includes at least two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates independent design, engineering analysis based on established standards, and progressively responsible work overseeing complex engineering projects with increased accountability.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Licensure as a professional engineer as issued by the Maine 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 and balanced.

• 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 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible