Augusta, Maine, United States
Onsite
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Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Project Development - Regional Program
Opening Date: June 18, 2026
Closing Date: July 7, 2026
Job Description:
As an Assistant Transportation Engineer for the Regional Program Interstate Team, you will be performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of design, estimating, construction, contract development and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.
Responsibilities in construction may include, but are not limited to:
Act as an inspector in the field, verifying, measuring, and documenting work performed by private Contractors,
Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project,
Assure compliance with the contract, department policies, procedures and specifications,
Sampling and testing construction materials,
Assist in final project documentation for project close out process
Responsibilities in plan and contract development may include, but are not limited to:
Assist in the development of plans, specifications, government estimates for Interstate or other highway projects
Assist in the preparation of contract packages
Review preliminary cost estimates, contract documents for completeness,
Compile and assemble final contract package documents for advertisement
Assist with plan sheet template creation for use in the Regional Program
Assist in specification updates, changes or new specification development
This position may also act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties.
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.
Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).
Non-degreed candidates must possess Certification as Engineer Intern issued by the Maine State Board of Registration 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 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 14.11% 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 vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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