State Of Maine Augusta , ME 04332
Posted 1 week ago
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $52,832.00 - $71,240.00/Annually (Salary Schedule)
There will be a 3% across the board general salary increase effective June 29th, 2024
Office/Bureau: Project Development
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-3370
Opening Date: June 17, 2024
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Description:
The Geotechnical Assistant Transportation Engineer will assist senior engineers in providing geotechnical engineering services for complex bridge projects and lead the geotechnical engineering tasks on less complex bridge projects.
Preliminary geotechnical tasks may include, but are not limited to:
Final design tasks may include, but are not limited to:
This position will require periodic field work to monitor subsurface exploration programs and to provide support to construction personnel on geotechnical construction activities.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field
Preference will be given to those with geotechnical experience.
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.
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:
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 part-time employment.
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 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.
If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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