Asset and Contracts Engineer - Transportation Engineer III (25-55-3)
Asset and Contracts Engineer - Transportation Engineer III (25-55-3)
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Job Description
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $78062.40 - $110385.60 (per year) (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Maintenance & Operations - Highway Maintenance & Production Support
Location:Augusta ME
Position Number:02500-0403
Opening Date: May 30 2025
Closing Date: June 13 2025
Job Description:
This position is the Bureau of Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Asset and Contracts Engineer which oversees statewide consistency of assets and conducts all aspects of contracting associated with the maintenance and operation of MaineDOTs transportation system. This position will also coordinate with FEMA and FHWA on Emergency Projects. This positions work involves developing technical guidelines regulations policies and other materials; directing and performing staff support activities; approving fiscal transactions within set limits; and providing the administration of Federally funded and commodities contracts. This will include coordinating and establishing work priorities; reviewing plans estimates and specifications; and overseeing statewide consistency of asset inventory working with the Regions management team and Asset Technicians. The Asset and Contracts Engineer also advises consultants and M&O staff on required documents for contract advertising award and construction. This position requires substantial broad-ranging experience with transportation construction practices and knowledge in developing contracts interpreting state and federal contract laws understanding environmental permit requirements project estimating as well as licensure as a Maine Professional Engineer. Work is performed under limited supervision.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence ofthe 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 theApply for this Opening/Apply Nowbutton along with uploading a cover letter current resume and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts licensing registration and certifications.
*If you require a paper application or have general questions please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at or via email at
Why join our team
No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces 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 familys 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 ($11196.96 - $12514.32 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 13.29% of the employees 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.
Theres a job and then theres 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 youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
