Assistant Transportation Engineer

Department of Transportation • Augusta, GA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer in the field, you will be performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, systems, facilities, and other aspects of transportation engineering. This position may also act as a Resident Inspector on selected projects and will be introduced to project management principles and advanced technical engineering duties. Other duties may involve detailing, designing, and estimating quantities for Regional led pavement preservation or rehabilitation design projects.

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

• Acting as an inspector by inspecting, verifying, measuring, and documenting the work performed by private Contractors
• Interpreting the plans and specifications that relate to the project
• Sampling and testing construction materials
• Detailing, designing, and estimating quantities for Regional led pavement preservation or rehabilitation design projects

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)

What This Job Offers

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