Transportation Engineer II

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • $67,038 - $94,515

About The Position

This is complex engineering work as a licensed professional engineer performing hydrologic, hydraulic and water resources (H/H) engineering. Primary responsibilities include H/H analysis and design for fish passage through MaineDOT stream crossings Development of riverine and coastal design hydrology for a wide range of transportation projects Field work and data collection to support H/H responsibilities Direction may be provided to subordinate technical personnel performing related tasks. Work is performed under limited supervision. This work will take place throughout the state and will work with all of the different programs at MaineDOT.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer which includes at least two (2) years of work experience which demonstrates independent design, engineering analysis based on established standards, and progressively responsible work overseeing complex engineering projects with increased accountability.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Generate design hydrology reports for bridge and culvert design
• Design culverts for fish passage
• Develop material specifications for culvert stream beds
• Apply statistical, hydrologic and hydraulic models
• Conduct look-back assessments of specific extreme rainfall/runoff events
• Collect tidal water level data for tidal structure hydraulic design
• Conduct stream profile level surveys and associated stream assessments for culvert fish passage design
• Assist with assessment of water crossing projects for NEPA floodplain compliance
• Advise on guidance for MaineDOT fish passage and hydraulic/hydrologic design
• Maintain MaineDOT presence on AASHTO and TRB H/H activities
• Serve on NCHRP research oversight panels

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.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees