Technician - Bridge Program

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Department of Marine Resources seeks a technically skilled engineer for the MaineDOT Bridge Program. The role involves drafting and reviewing plans, estimating quantities and costs, and developing specifications for bridge projects.

You will assemble final contract documents and apply CAD tools to support design work. Applicants should have engineering education or related experience, plus strong communication and teamwork abilities to coordinate with teams and contractors.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Mathematics

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

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

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.