Assistant Transportation Engineer - Traffic Engineering

MaineGuide; Augusta (ME); Presencial; USD 57 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness benefits

Resumo da oferta

The Maine Department of Transportation, Maintenance & Operations - Traffic Engineering, is hiring for an entry-level professional role in ITS and traffic engineering in Augusta, Maine. The position reviews plans for transportation projects to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications, and supports construction and maintenance of public works facilities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field, or a State Certification of Engineer-Intern.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field.
• Certification of Engineer-Intern if no engineering degree.
• Knowledge of transportation engineering principles and practices.

Responsabilidades

• Review preliminary and final plans for transportation projects to ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems.
• Evaluate transportation systems for modifications or expansions on projects.

Conhecimentos

Engineering principles

Traffic engineering

Analytical reasoning

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $56,867.20 - $79,747.20 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Traffic Engineering

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: November 4, 2026

Closing Date: November 19, 2026

Job Description:

This is entry level professional services and scientific work in the fields of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Traffic Engineering 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 position will review preliminary and final plans for transportation and public works projects in order to determine compliance with engineering standards and project specifications; conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact; and evaluate transportation systems in order to determine the need for modification and/or expansion to design for devices on individual projects. This position will require the knowledge of, or the ability to learn, engineering principles and practices; transportation planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance principles, practices, and techniques; and traffic and right of way issues relating to highway engineering. This position will have the opportunity to work with a variety of ITS and traffic engineering devices and systems included Changeable Message Signs (CMS), Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), traffic signals, incident management devices, traffic counting devices, our Transportation Management Center (TMC), and more.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe 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.

If you 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 ($12,213.60-$13,650.48annual 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.

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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Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.

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