Technician - Bridge Program

Department of Transportation; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 53,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3+ weeks vacation leave

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Maine Department of Transportation is seeking engineers for the Bridge Program to perform technical services including drafting and review of plans, cost estimation, and contract document preparation. The role requires knowledge of engineering principles, mathematics, and CAD tools, with guidance provided to staff and contractors.

Minimal qualifications include engineering or technical field experience in reviewing plans, drafting diagrams, data collection, and trend analysis.

Qualifications

• Engineering or technical field background demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans.
• Experience in drafting diagrams and reports and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing plans.
• Quantity and cost estimating.
• Development of specifications.
• Assembly of final contract documents for bridge projects.

Skills

Drafting

Plan review

Cost estimation

Specifications development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering or technical field background

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Details

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $52,788.32 - $74,065.68 per year (Salary Schedule)

*Salary includes a 2.5% stipend*

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Bridge Program

Opening Date: November 5, 2026

Closing Date: November 20, 2026

Job Description

This is technical services work performing a variety of engineering duties for the MaineDOT Bridge Program.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Drafting and reviewing plans
• Quantity and cost estimating
• Development of specifications
• The assembly of the final contract documents for bridge projects

Knowledge of engineering principals, mathematics, and computer-aided design and drafting software is required.

Direction is provided to technical and semi-skilled workers and contractors on a project.

Strong communications and teaming skills are required.

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

• Education, training, and/or experience in engineering, a technical field, or another related area demonstrating competency in reviewing technical plans, drafting diagrams and reports, collecting data, and analyzing datasets for trends.

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-$13,650.48 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 ($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.

Workplace Environment

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.

EEO and Accessibility

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.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.