Assistant Transportation Engineer - Regional Program

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This position entails technical engineering responsibilities involving complex and accountable engineering tasks. The selected candidate will be introduced to project management principles and technical engineering responsibilities. This individual may also mentor other technical staff and serve as a construction resident on designated projects. The work will be conducted with limited supervision.

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer during the summer construction season, responsibilities may include performing a range of moderately complex engineering tasks to support the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, systems, facilities, and other related areas within transportation engineering.

Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

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

During the winter off-season, this engineering position will be responsible for leading the design and estimation efforts for various projects, including large culvert crossings, small, closed drainage systems. Additionally, the role will involve assisting with highway paving estimates, which will incorporate lidar alignment design.

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.

Non-degreed candidates must possess Certification as Engineer Intern issued by the Maine State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.

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 have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov