Assistant Transportation Engineer

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Salary
: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 per year

Office/Bureau
:
Maintenance & Operations - Traffic Engineering

Opening Date: January 15, 2026

Closing Date: January 30, 2026

This is entry level professional services and scientific work in the field of Engineering performing a variety of moderately complex engineering functions in support of construction and maintenance of public works structures, systems, and facilities and transportation engineering. The position will review preliminary and final plans for transportation and public works projects in order to determine compliance with engineering standards and project specifications;

conduct studies of traffic patterns or environmental conditions to identify engineering problems and assess potential project impact; and evaluate transportation systems, traffic control devices, or lighting systems in order to determine the need for modification and/or expansion or to design, communicate, and implement traffic control plans and devices on individual projects. This position will require the knowledge of, or the ability to learn, engineering principles and practices;

transportation planning, design, construction, and/or maintenance principles, practices, and techniques; and traffic and right of way issues relating to highway engineering.

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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DOT Human Resources at  or via email .

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.

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