Assistant Transportation Engineer - Bridge Construction
About The Position
The Assistant Transportation Engineer performs moderately complex engineering functions supporting the construction and maintenance of public works structures, systems, and facilities, with a focus on transportation engineering. The role 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 act 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. The position requires statewide travel, including overnight and extended stays.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field, or, for non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates, Certification of Engineer-Intern issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.
- Non-degreed candidates must possess Engineer-Intern certification issued by the Maine State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers before attaining permanent status.
- Ability to travel statewide for overnight and extended stays.
Responsibilities
- Interpret plans and specifications related to projects.
- Inspect and measure project work.
- Keep records of and test materials used by contractors.
- Perform other selected tasks related to projects.
- Inspect and document contractor work on bridge projects.
- Conduct field testing of materials such as concrete and pavement.
- Act 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.
- The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary.
- Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participation, subject to program requirements.
- The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- The State contributes an amount equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
