Transportation Engineer III – Fabrication Engineer (23-138)

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $71,510.40 - $97,219.20/Annually (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Project Development – Bridge Program

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-3165     

Opening Date: December 6, 2023

Closing Date: December 20, 2023

Job Description:  

The Transportation Engineer III – Fabrication Engineer, will be responsible for overseeing the Quality Acceptance (QA) of fabricated items pertaining to projects involving bridge, highway, traffic, and other related transportation structures.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the review process of Working Drawings submitted to the Department by outside contractors for review and approval.
• Ensuring that work being performed in fabrication facilities is being appropriately staffed by QA inspectors working directly for the Department or for outside consulting firms.
• Administering contracts with outside consulting firms that provide QA inspection for the Department at fabrication facilities.
• Directly supervising Department employees who are assigned to perform QA inspection in fabrication facilities.
• Troubleshooting issues that arise in the course of manufacturing of fabricated items.

The successful candidate will have:

• A working knowledge of processes related to the fabrication of structural steel, precast/prestressed concrete, and other similar products.
• Experience in reviewing and approving structural Working Drawings.
• A working knowledge of codes related to fabrication of steel and concrete items is desired.
• Expertise in the use of computer programs including, but not limited to, word processing and spreadsheet software.

The ability to travel statewide, out-of-state and internationally (Canada), including overnight stays, is required.

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:

Licensure as a Professional Engineer as issued by the Maine State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers.

*If you require a paper application or 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 Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,942.16 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% for MSEA positions and 17.96% for Confidential positions, of employee’s pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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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