Transportation Engineer II – Hydrology​/Hydraulics

Maine Department of Transportation

Salary
: $67,038.40 - $94,515.20 per year

Office/Bureau
:
Environmental Office - Hydrology & Stormwater

Opening Date
:
January 29, 2026

Closing Date
:
February 26, 2026

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 Maine
  
  DOT 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 Maine

DOT.

Representative Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• 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 Maine
  
  DOT fish passage and hydraulic/hydrologic design

• Maintain Maine
  
  DOT presence on AASHTO and TRB H/H activities

• Serve on NCHRP research oversight panels

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.

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the"Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.

If have general questions, please contact Maine

DOT Human Resources at  or via email

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• 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. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• 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 (Maine
  
  PERS).

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.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything…