Engineering Technician II (Construction Inspector)

Maine Turnpike; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 44,220 - 61,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid health, dental and life insurance

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement and specialized training

Job summary

The Maine Turnpike Authority is seeking an Engineering Technician II to join its Engineering team at headquarters in Portland, Maine. This role involves advanced technical work in field and office environments with responsibilities including construction inspection, surveying, and quality control.

Key qualifications include experience in construction inspection and proficiency in CADD software. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $32.10 and $44.60 based on experience, along with comprehensive health and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspection and surveying.
• Ability to prepare technical drawings using CADD software.
• Strong attention to quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspections and ensure compliance with plans.
• Monitor traffic control setups and assist with hazardous waste handling.
• Prepare technical drawings and support project execution.

Skills

Construction inspection

CADD software

Surveying

Quality control

Job description

Engineering Technician II (Construction Inspector II)

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA), Maine’s Gold Star Memorial Highway, is seeking a Engineering Technician II to join its Engineering team at headquarters in Portland, Maine. Reporting to the Construction Project Manager, the Engineering Technician II performs advanced technical work in both field and office environments, supporting a wide range of highway and bridge construction projects.

This position involves construction inspection, surveying, drafting, and quality control responsibilities. The Engineering Technician II serves as a Resident Construction Inspector on assigned projects, ensures compliance with plans and specifications, monitors traffic control setups, performs surveying and data collection, assists with hazardous waste handling, and prepares technical drawings using CADD software. This position works closely with contractors, consultants, and other engineering staff to ensure safe, accurate and efficient project execution.

Salary

The salary range is $32.10 to $44.60 (10 steps) per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• 100% Paid health, dental and life insurance for employees
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Generous annual medical copay reimbursement benefit
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and specialized training
• Normal work week: Forty (40) hours (five 8-hour days), 8:00 a.m. to 4:40 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