Maine
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Maine Department of Transportation Salary $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau Project Development - Regional Program
Opening Date January 8, 2026
Closing Date January 23, 2026
Job Description 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Application Instructions 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 MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov
Why Join Our Team? 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 (MainePERS).
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Thinking About Applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
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Maine Department of Transportation Salary $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau Project Development - Regional Program
Opening Date January 8, 2026
Closing Date January 23, 2026
Job Description 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.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Application Instructions 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 MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov
Why Join Our Team? 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 (MainePERS).
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Thinking About Applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. If you’re currently reading this and hesitating to apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! Let us know how your lived experience and passion set you apart.
If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.
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