Assistant Transportation Engineer - Highway Design (24-156)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

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

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Highway Program

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-2406     

Opening Date: November 25, 2024

Closing Date: December 11, 2024

Job Description:  

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking entry-level civil engineering candidates to fill a variety of positions in the Bureau of Project Development. The Highway Program has a position that will be working in a team environment on the design of roadway or related projects.

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 geometric design of roadways.

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

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

This position will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties/responsibilities. Strong interpersonal and teamwork 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, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• 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