Engineering Technician I (Construction Inspector)

Maine Turnpike Authority; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 40,473 - 56,123; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid health, dental and life insurance

13 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Maine Turnpike Authority in Portland is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join its engineering team. This position involves performing skilled technical work on highway and bridge projects, including inspections and operating specialized equipment.

Salary ranges from $29.38 to $40.74 per hour based on experience. The role includes benefits such as paid health, dental, and life insurance, along with generous leave policies and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of highway and bridge construction.
• Ability to operate specialized equipment.
• Experience with construction project data collection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor traffic control setups.
• Test field aggregates for sieve analysis.
• Supervise small teams on routine tasks.

Skills

Field inspections

Traffic control regulations

Use of nuclear moisture-density gauges

Job description

Job Description

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA), Maine’s Gold Star Memorial Highway, is seeking an Engineering Technician I to join its Portland engineering team. Reporting to the Construction Project Manager, this position performs skilled sub‑professional technical work on highway and bridge projects in both field and office environments.

The technician inspects contractor traffic control setups according to Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and tests field aggregates for sieve analysis and compaction control. Additional field duties include operating specialized equipment such as nuclear moisturedensity gauges and inspecting asphalt plant operations, paving yields, slopes, and embankments. Working under the guidance of professional superiors, the employee may occasionally supervise small teams on routine tasks while collecting and providing critical electronic project data.

Salary range: $29.38 to $40.74 per hour, 10 steps, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 100% Paid health, dental and life insurance for employee
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Generous annual medical copay reimbursement benefit
• Tuition reimbursement and specialized training
• Normal work week: Forty (40) hours (five 8‑hour days), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Engineering Technician overnight shift differential: Regularly scheduled hours between 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. will be paid a $6.00 per hour shift differential