Transportation Engineer III; Traffic Control Engineer

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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $78,062.40 - $ per year

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Office/Bureau: Maintenance and Operations - Traffic Engineering,
Location: Augusta, ME

Opening Date: July 13, 2026

Closing Date: July 27, 2026

This position involves the exercise of independent judgment assisting in the supervision of engineers and other staff in traffic engineering and operations. The work is performed independently and subject to review by the State Traffic Engineer (STE) and the Assistant State Traffic Engineer (ASTE).

Assists the STE in Traffic Analysis Management and Evaluation (TAMEing) and Maintenance of Traffic Plan review on all projects. Responsibilities will include running and providing direction to the monthly TAMEing meeting, developing TAMEing certifications, instituting associated policies, and developing the methodologies/procedures to implement TAMEing requirements. This position oversees the preparation of TAMEing specifications for all projects and training on TAMEing and Maintenance of Traffic Plans.

This position will be a primary point of contact in the Department for work zone safety, including formal work zone safety reviews, and safety initiative coordination with appropriate stakeholders.

This position acts as the engineering supervisor for Transportation Management Center (TMC) staff which operates 24/7 at MaineDOT headquarters. Work involves support for staff needs, real‑time operational issues, and assistance with the Emergency Operations Center when necessary. This position will be serving as one of the duty officers for the TMC, a rotating responsibility to communicate significant incidents to relevant MaineDOT leadership.

This position will also support statewide Transportation Incident Management (TIM) efforts, including coordinating with TIM trainers and assisting with acquisition of incident management field safety devices.

Acts as liaison with Bureau of Motor Vehicles on Oversized loads (reviews permit applications and comments on proposed routes). Supports the preparation of plans and specifications for traffic engineering related projects. Receives requests and complaints from legislators, local officials, private citizens, commercial interests and other state agencies. The position is responsible for investigation of complaints/problems, as well as working out resolution to those issues.

Acts as part of the traffic management/leadership team taking part in staff and project meetings.

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.

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking “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.

For general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207‑624‑3050 or via email .

• Work‑Life Fit – 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 – 12 days of sick leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85‑95% of employee‑only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value). Use the chart to find premium costs for you and your family, including the…