Assistant Transportation Engineer

Job Description

Maine Department of Transportation. Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year. Office/Bureau:
Project Development - Regional Program. Opening Date:
May 27, 2026. Closing Date:
June 10, 2026.

Assistant Transportation Engineer – Region 3 design team.

If you are a current State of Maine employee, apply through the internal application process using the Find Jobs report in PRISM. Seasonal employees without PRISM access should apply through the State’s career page and indicate that they have previously worked for the State.

Responsibilities:

• Preliminary design tasks, including development of Preliminary Design Reports to recommend the final project scope, preliminary cost estimates, and civil engineering tasks such as analysis of structure types, geometric design of roadways, hydraulic design, and other project needs.
• Final design responsibilities, including civil/structural design or design checks of all components, plan development, final cost estimates, and compiling all project specifications.
• Intermittent assignments to construction projects, inspecting and documenting work performed by contractors.

Qualifications:

• Evidence of a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related field, or, for non‑engineering graduates, a Certification of Engineer‑Intern issued by the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

Application instructions:
Applicants need to apply online by clicking the “Apply for this Opening / Apply Now” button and uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post‑secondary transcripts, licensing, registration, and certifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
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 for 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. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.