Assistant Transportation Engineer - Safety & Mobility (25-86-2)

Mainemuseums; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing highway safety through innovative engineering solutions. In this role, you will engage in complex engineering tasks, assist in analyzing safety data, and collaborate with various departments to implement safety initiatives. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on public safety. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid leave, and retirement contributions, ensuring a rewarding career in engineering.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in Traffic Engineering and data analysis to improve highway safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineer-Intern certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various departments to integrate safety initiatives.
• Analyze safety data to identify crash trends and evaluate improvements.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Data Analysis

Geographic Information Systems

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineer-Intern Certification

Tools

FHWA's Highway Safety Manual

Large Databases

Job description

This is professional engineering work of a technical nature performing a variety of complex engineering functions in the Office of Safety. This position involves Highway Safety Engineering, Highway Design, and Traffic Engineering. The role will assist the Safety Engineer in assembling and analyzing safety data to identify crash trends and locations, and to evaluate alternatives to improve highway safety through the State's Highway Safety Improvement Program.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with various units across the Department including the Bureau of Planning, Project Development, and Maintenance and Operations to incorporate safety initiatives into programmed projects.
2. Perform duties under limited supervision.
3. Utilize experience in Traffic Engineering, the FHWA's Highway Safety Manual, large databases, geographic information systems, and proficiency with MS Office products.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must demonstrate the following experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related field, OR
• Non-engineering graduates with a Certification of Engineer-Intern issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Application Instructions:

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

Why Join Our Team?

We support our workforce with a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, health and dental insurance, and retirement contributions. Our goal is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.

Additional Information:

If you are hesitant to apply due to not meeting every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway, as diverse experiences and backgrounds are valued.