Assistant Transportation Engineer - Geotechnical
About The Position
This is an entry level professional services position in the field of Engineering performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of design and construction of public works and transportation structures. Preliminary geotechnical tasks include, but are not limited to: Overseeing and inspecting subsurface exploration programs Developing lab testing programs, Evaluating subsurface conditions, Development of bridge foundation alternatives, Identification of pertinent geotechnical aspects Final design tasks may include, but are not limited to: Completing geotechnical engineering evaluations, and Preparation of geotechnical design reports and calculation packages. This position will require periodic field work to monitor subsurface exploration programs and to provide support to construction personnel on geotechnical construction activities.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field –OR- non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess a Certification of Engineer-Intern as issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
- Non-degreed candidates must possess Certification as Engineer Intern issued by the Maine State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Nice To Haves
- Geotechnical experience
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and inspecting subsurface exploration programs
- Developing lab testing programs
- Evaluating subsurface conditions
- Development of bridge foundation alternatives
- Identification of pertinent geotechnical aspects
- Completing geotechnical engineering evaluations
- Preparation of geotechnical design reports and calculation packages
- Periodic field work to monitor subsurface exploration programs
- Provide support to construction personnel on geotechnical construction activities
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
