Bridge Management Engineer - Public Service Manager II

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking a Bridge Management Engineer to lead the Bridge Management Unit within the Asset Management Office in Augusta, ME. This professional position directs daily operations and strategic investments in bridge infrastructure to align with the department's capital goals.

The role requires licensure as a Professional Engineer with substantial civil engineering and managerial experience, including planning, funding, and treatment strategy development for

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer with four years in Civil Engineering at the professional level.
• Two years of managerial experience.
• Experience with planning, project development, and maintenance of public works structures and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the Bridge Management Unit within MaineDOT’s Asset Management Office.
• Manage and invest in Bridge Infrastructure to maximize improvements in the Work Plan.
• Identify bridge needs, recommend funding levels, develop treatment strategies and evaluate effectiveness and progress.

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $84,884.80 - $119,995.20 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Asset Management Office

Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: September 17, 2026

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Job Description: This is professional service work of a managerial nature as the Bridge Management Engineer of the Department of Transportation. The individual in this position will direct the day to day operations of the Bridge Management Unit within the MaineDOT’s Asset Management Office under MaineDOT’s Chief Engineer. This position is responsible for the efficient management and investment in the Bridge Infrastructure to maximize the value of improvements included in the Department’s Work Plan. Responsibilities include systematically identifying bridge needs, recommending funding levels, developing treatment strategies, and evaluating treatment effectiveness and progress towards achieving the capital goals of the Department. This position is a key member of MaineDOT’s Bridge Committee, Bridge Posting Committee, and the Commissioner’s Work Plan development group. Supervision is performed over professional and technical personnel.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

• Licensed as a Professional Engineer and four (4) years of experience in Civil Engineering at the professional level, along with two (2) years of experience performing complex engineering functions related to the planning, project development, and/or maintenance of public works structures and facilities and four (4) years of managerial experience

*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 ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.86% 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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