Assistant Transportation Engineer

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$54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year (Salary Schedule)

Project Development - Regional Program

January 8, 2026

January 23, 2026

As an Assistant Transportation Engineer, during the summer construction season, you will engage in various moderately complex engineering functions to support the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure, systems, facilities, and other related aspects of transportation engineering.

In the off-season during winter, this engineering position will lead the design and estimation efforts for large culvert crossing projects, small, closed drainage systems, slope stabilization projects, and provide assistance with highway lidar design requirements.

The selected candidate will be introduced to project management principles and technical engineering responsibilities. This individual may also mentor other technical staff and serve as a construction resident on designated projects. The work will be conducted with limited supervision.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field –OR– non-engineering college graduates and non-degreed candidates must possess a Certification of Engineer-Intern as issued by the 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.

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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 less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

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…