Transportation Engineer III - Geotechnical Engineer

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

12d • $81,578 - $115,357 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is licensed professional engineering work of a supervisory nature in the field of geotechnical engineering, primarily focused on senior level oversight of the geotechnical unit within the Bridge Program, which is responsible for delivering a wide range of capital bridge projects through design and construction. This position may require periodic field work to monitor subsurface exploration programs and to provide support to construction personnel on geotechnical construction activities.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Professional Engineer plus two (2) years of work experience beyond such licensure which demonstrates the performance of significantly complex engineering science, competency in evaluating risk, and applying sound engineering judgement as it applies to planning, project development, and/or maintenance of public works structures and facilities.
• Licensure as a Professional Engineer as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical consultant workflow by assigning work, reviewing proposals, tracking progress, and managing budget.
• Perform QC/QA for both in-house and consultant led geotechnical deliverables, such as Geotechnical Design Reports, calculations, design plans, and specifications.
• Review drilling requests, borings logs, lab testing programs, interpretive subsurface profiles, soil reports, and foundation recommendations for all in-house prepared project deliverables.
• Support internal staff in preparation/review of final plans, specifications, and Contractor submittals as it relates to the geotechnical discipline.
• Affixes own Maine Professional Engineer’s seal/stamp with signature to certify drawings, reports, or other professional work of direct professional involvement, knowledge, and responsible charge.
• Trains, mentors, and coaches subordinate Licensed Professional Engineers and Assistant Transportation Engineers to build competency and proficiency in geotechnical evaluation and design of bridges.
• Serve as geotechnical practice lead by maintaining the Department’s geotechnical and foundation related design policies/practices, reviewing and evaluating ramifications of changes to national standards, such as the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, attending applicable industry conferences, and staying current with new research and emerging geotechnical engineering technologies.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
• 12 days of sick leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by up to 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of employee's pay towards Maine Public Employees Retirement System)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed