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Transportation Engineer III - Senior Designer

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,062.40–$110,385.60
SKILLS
Audio Engineering, Boring, Construction, Construction Estimates, Cost Estimates, Geotechnical Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Licensing, Professional Engineer, Project Development, Public Works, Risk Analysis, Site Evaluation, State Government, Subsurface/Underground Exploration, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Transportation Engineering
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
Today
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Maine Department of Transportation

Salary: $78,062.40 - $110,385.60 per year (Salary Schedule)

Office/Bureau: Project Development - Highway Program

Opening Date: May 11, 2026

Closing Date: June 1, 2026

Job Description:

This is a professional level geotechnical engineering position. The incumbent will be responsible for providing geotechnical engineering services for highway projects with a full range of complexity.

Preliminary design tasks will include:
  • Overseeing and inspecting subsurface exploration programs,
  • Developing lab testing programs,
  • Evaluating site conditions, and,
  • Development of foundation alternatives and identification of pertinent geotechnical aspects for Preliminary Design Reports.

Final design tasks will include:
  • Follow-on geotechnical engineering evaluations,
  • Preparation of geotechnical design reports,
  • Development of soil profile and boring log sheet, and,
  • Producing cost estimates and construction specification for geotechnical items.

This position will require periodic field work, to oversee or log subsurface exploration programs and to provide support to field personnel on various geotechnical construction activities. Work is performed in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and teaming skills are required. Work is performed under limited supervision.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:

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.

Licensing/Registration/Certification Requirements: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Licensure as a Professional Engineer as issued by the Maine 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.

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