Bridge Management Engineer - Public Service Manager II

MaineGuide; Augusta, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation seeks a Bridge Management Engineer to lead the Bridge Management Unit within the Asset Management Office in Augusta, ME. This professional role directs daily operations, develops funding levels, and implements treatment strategies to maximize value in the Department's Work Plan.

Qualified candidates are licensed P.E.s with extensive civil engineering and managerial experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer with 4+ years in Civil Engineering at the professional level.
• 2+ years in complex engineering functions related to planning, project development, or maintenance of public works structures.
• 4 years of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Bridge Management Unit.
• Develop funding levels and treatment strategies to maximize capital goals.
• Serve on MaineDOT committees (Bridge Committee, Bridge Posting Committee) and assist in Work Plan development.
• Supervise professional and technical staff.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project leadership

Team supervision

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer

Civil Engineering degree

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:$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 ofthe 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?

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 pays85%-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 ($365.28annual 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.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.