Asset and Contracts Engineer - Transportation Engineer III (25-55-2)

Maine Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an Asset and Contracts Engineer to oversee statewide asset management and contracting activities. This role requires extensive experience in transportation construction and contract development, along with professional engineering licensure. Join a team committed to providing essential services across the state with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Two years of work experience demonstrating complex engineering skills.
• Experience in planning, development, or maintenance of public works.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing statewide asset consistency and managing contracting activities.
• Coordinating with FEMA and FHWA on Emergency Projects.
• Reviewing plans, estimates, and specifications.

Skills

Engineering

Risk Evaluation

Judgment in Planning

Education

Licensure as a Professional Engineer

Job description

Asset and Contracts Engineer - Transportation Engineer III (25-55-2)

Join to apply for the Asset and Contracts Engineer - Transportation Engineer III (25-55-2) role at Maine Department of Transportation.

Salary: $78,062.40 - $110,385.60 (per year) (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Highway Maintenance & Production Support

Location: Augusta, ME

Position Number: 02500-0403

Opening Date: April 23, 2025

Closing Date: May 21, 2025

Job Description

This position is the Bureau of Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Asset and Contracts Engineer, overseeing statewide asset consistency and managing contracting activities related to MaineDOT's transportation system. Responsibilities include coordinating with FEMA and FHWA on Emergency Projects, developing technical guidelines, policies, and regulations, directing staff activities, approving fiscal transactions, and administering federally funded contracts. The role involves reviewing plans, estimates, specifications, and ensuring statewide asset inventory consistency, working with regional teams and Asset Technicians. The Engineer also advises on contract documentation for advertising, awarding, and construction, requiring extensive experience in transportation construction, contract development, federal and state laws, environmental permits, and project estimation. Licensure as a Maine Professional Engineer is required, along with two years of relevant experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as a Professional Engineer and two years of work experience demonstrating complex engineering skills, risk evaluation, and sound judgment in planning, development, or maintenance of public works structures and facilities.

Licensing Requirements

Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Application Instructions

Apply online via the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button, including a cover letter, current resume, and relevant transcripts, licenses, or certifications. For paper applications or questions, contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [e-mail].

Why Join Our Team?

We support our workforce with comprehensive benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, health and dental insurance, and a retirement plan. Our employees embody Maine’s motto, 'Dirigo,' providing essential services across the state. We promote an inclusive, respectful work environment and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Additional Information

State benefits vary and are prorated for part-time roles. We value continuous learning and growth and are committed to an inclusive workplace environment.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Civil Engineering