Assistant Transportation Engineer - Regional Program

Department of Transportation; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health insurance coverage (state)

Dental insurance coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant Transportation Engineer for the summer construction season. You will perform moderately complex engineering tasks to support the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, systems and facilities, with mentorship of junior staff.

Responsibilities include inspecting contractor work, interpreting plans, testing materials, and contributing to design and estimation efforts on projects such as culvert crossings and drainage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field required.
• Certification as Engineer Intern issued by the Maine State Board if non-degreed.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Leading the design and estimation efforts for various projects, including large culvert crossings, small drainage systems.
• Assisting with highway paving estimates, including lidar alignment design.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Inspection & field testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field

Engineer Intern certification

Job description

If you are a current State of Maine employee, please submit your application through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees who do not have PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate on the application that they have previously worked for the State.

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $56,867.20 - $79,747.20 per year (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Project Development - Regional Program Opening Date: November 5, 2026 Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Job Description

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

• 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.
• Leading the design and estimation efforts for various projects, including large culvert crossings, small, closed drainage systems.
• Assisting with highway paving estimates, which will incorporate lidar alignment design.

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.

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

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

If you have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [e-mail].

Why join our team?

• 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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• 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 14.06% 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.

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