Transportation Engineer III - Senior Designer

Job Description

This is a professional level geotechnical engineering position. The incumbent will be responsible for providing geotechnical engineering services for highway projects with a full range of complexity.

• Overseeing and inspecting subsurface exploration programs
• Developing lab testing programs
• Evaluating site conditions
• Development of foundation alternatives and identification of pertinent geotechnical aspects for Preliminary Design Reports

• Follow-on geotechnical engineering evaluations
• Preparation of geotechnical design reports
• Development of soil profile and boring log sheet
• Producing cost estimates and construction specifications for geotechnical items

This position will require periodic field work, to oversee or log subsurface exploration programs and to provide support to field personnel on various geotechnical construction activities. Work is performed in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and teaming skills are required. Work is performed under limited supervision.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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.

• 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 (Maine
  
  PERS).

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.