Assistant Transportation Engineer - Bridge Program

State of Maine • Scarborough, ME

2d • $54,413 - $76,315

About The Position

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer in the field, you will be performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of construction and maintenance of public works structures, systems, and facilities and transportation engineering. The incumbent is responsible for the inspection and documentation of work performed by private contractors on bridge projects and field testing of materials such as concrete and pavement. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project, Performing inspection and measurement of the work, Record-keeping on, and testing of, the materials used by the contractor, and, Performing other selected tasks related to projects. The incumbent may act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. Other duties may involve assisting in the development of projects doing design, plan development, and quantity and cost estimating. The ability to travel statewide for overnight and extended stays is required.

Requirements

• 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.
• The ability to travel statewide for overnight and extended stays is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project
• Performing inspection and measurement of the work
• Record-keeping on, and testing of, the materials used by the contractor
• Performing other selected tasks related to projects
• Act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects
• Assisting in the development of projects doing design, plan development, and quantity and cost estimating

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level