Assistant Transportation Engineer - Bridge Construction

State of Maine • Bangor, ME

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About The Position

The Assistant Transportation Engineer works in the field performing moderately complex engineering functions supporting the construction and maintenance of public works structures, systems, facilities, and transportation infrastructure. The position inspects and documents work performed by private contractors on bridge projects and conducts field testing of materials such as concrete and pavement. The incumbent may serve as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. Other work may include assisting with project development, design, plan development, and quantity and cost estimating. Statewide travel, including overnight and extended stays, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related field; alternatively, non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess Engineer-Intern certification issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
• Ability to travel statewide for overnight and extended stays.
• Non-degreed candidates must possess Engineer Intern certification issued by the Maine State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers before attaining permanent status in the class.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project plans and specifications.
• Inspect and measure work performed on bridge projects.
• Keep records of and test materials used by contractors.
• Perform other selected tasks related to projects.
• Serve as a Resident Inspector on selected projects.
• Assist with project development, design, plan development, and quantity and cost estimating.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• More than three weeks of vacation leave annually, with accrual increasing with years of service
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• State payment of 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
• Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for eligible participation
• State payment of 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
• State retirement contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS
• Additional wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level