Engineering Aide - Midcoast Region (25-44)

Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

New Employees will start at $19.15 (Step 8) hourly.

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Office/Bureau: Project Development

Location: Region 2 - Midcoast Maine  

Opening Date: February 11, 2025

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Description:  

Did you know that MaineDOT is so much more than just Transportation? We’re looking for individuals who are interested in learning more about Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Material Quality Assurance, Construction Management and more!

Engineering Aide positions are seasonal positions where candidates explore career paths based on their interests in the world of transportation while helping the Department to meet our objectives throughout the construction season that keeps Maine moving!

Potential assignments may include construction inspection, materials testing, engineering analysis, cost estimating, or other engineering tasks on Highway and Bridge design, Highway and Bridge projects under development and in our Environmental Office.  

With statewide positions available, selected candidates are placed on projects as close to their residence as possible or assigned to one of our two fully accredited materials laboratories in Freeport or Bangor.  These positions typically run from mid-May to the end of the construction season. Students pursuing an Engineering or Engineering Technology degree are encouraged to apply!

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

High school diploma or equivalent, and training or work experience which would demonstrate a knowledge of basic mathematics and an ability to read and comprehend manuals, maps, charts, and graphs.

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 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 w