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

Maine Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maine Department of Transportation seeks an Assistant Transportation Engineer to enhance highway safety and mobility. This role involves analyzing safety data, collaborating with multiple departments, and contributing to the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and relevant experience in traffic and safety engineering.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks of vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in Traffic Engineering and Safety Engineering.
• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Safety Engineer in analyzing safety data and crash trends.
• Collaborate with various units to ensure safety initiatives are included.

Skills

Traffic Engineering

Safety Engineering

Data Analysis

Geographic Information Systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

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

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Maine Department of Transportation

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 (per year) (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Safety & Mobility

Location: Augusta, ME

Position Number: 02500-3366

Opening Date: May 8, 2025

Closing Date: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

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

This position will work closely with various units throughout the Department including the Bureau of Planning, Project Development, and Maintenance and Operations to ensure safety initiatives are included on programmed projects. Work is performed under limited supervision. Other experience working in Traffic Engineering, the FHWA's Highway Safety Manual, large databases, geographic information systems and proficiency with MS Office products are highly preferred.

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.

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 you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at [e-mail]
  
  
  

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 13.29% 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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