Assistant Transportation Engineer

State of Maine • Wilton, ME

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About The Position

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer with our Region 3 design team, you will be responsible for the preliminary and final design of a variety of transportation projects. Preliminary design tasks may include, but are not limited to: Development of Preliminary Design Reports to recommend the final project scope, Preliminary cost estimates, and Civil engineering tasks such as analyzing structure types, geometric design of roadways, hydraulic design, and other needs of the project Final design responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Civil/structural design or design checks of all components, including structures and roadway, Plan development, Final cost estimates, and Compiling all project specifications Intermittent assignments to construction projects may be required in this position, to inspect and document work performed by contractors.

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.

Responsibilities

• Development of Preliminary Design Reports to recommend the final project scope
• Preliminary cost estimates
• Civil engineering tasks such as analyzing structure types, geometric design of roadways, hydraulic design, and other needs of the project
• Civil/structural design or design checks of all components, including structures and roadway
• Plan development
• Final cost estimates
• Compiling all project specifications
• Inspect and document work performed by contractors

Benefits

• 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 ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• 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 14.11% 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.

What This Job Offers

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