Transportation Engineer III - Geotechnical Engineer
About The Position
This is licensed professional engineering work of a supervisory nature in geotechnical engineering, focused primarily on senior-level oversight of the geotechnical unit within the Bridge Program. The unit delivers a range of capital bridge projects through design and construction. The role manages geotechnical consultant workflow and budgets; performs quality control and quality assurance of in-house and consultant deliverables; reviews subsurface exploration, testing, reports, and foundation recommendations; and supports staff with geotechnical aspects of plans, specifications, and contractor submittals. The engineer affixes their Maine Professional Engineer seal and signature to professional work under their direct involvement, knowledge, and responsible charge. The role also trains and mentors engineering staff and serves as the geotechnical practice lead, maintaining department policies and practices and tracking relevant standards, research, and technology. Periodic field work may be required to monitor subsurface exploration and support construction personnel on geotechnical construction activities.
Requirements
- Licensure as a Professional Engineer.
- Two years of work experience beyond Professional Engineer licensure demonstrating performance of significantly complex engineering science, competency in evaluating risk, and sound engineering judgment applied to planning, project development, and/or maintenance of public works structures and facilities.
- Maine Professional Engineer licensure issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers must be attained prior to permanent status in the class.
Responsibilities
- Manage geotechnical consultant workflow by assigning work, reviewing proposals, tracking progress, and managing budgets.
- Perform quality control and quality assurance for in-house and consultant geotechnical deliverables, including Geotechnical Design Reports, calculations, design plans, and specifications.
- Review drilling requests, boring logs, laboratory testing programs, interpretive subsurface profiles, soil reports, and foundation recommendations for in-house project deliverables.
- Support internal staff in preparing and reviewing final plans, specifications, and contractor submittals as they relate to geotechnical engineering.
- Affix a Maine Professional Engineer seal and signature to drawings, reports, and other professional work for which the engineer has direct involvement, knowledge, and responsible charge.
- Train, mentor, and coach subordinate Licensed Professional Engineers and Assistant Transportation Engineers in geotechnical evaluation and bridge design.
- Maintain the Department’s geotechnical and foundation-related design policies and practices.
- Review and evaluate the effects of changes to national standards, such as the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
- Attend applicable industry conferences and stay current with research and emerging geotechnical engineering technologies.
- Periodically monitor subsurface exploration programs in the field and support construction personnel on geotechnical construction activities.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- At least 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
- State-paid 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary
- Health insurance premium credit of up to 5% for participating employees who meet program requirements
- State-paid 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums
- State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement
- Additional wellness benefits for State employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
