Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $78,062.40 - $110,385.60 per year (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Project Development - Highway Program Location: Augusta, ME Position Number: 02500-2453 * Agency Only- Opening Date: September 5, 2024 Closing Date: September 19, 2024 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 may include, but are not limited to: * Overseeing and inspecting subsurface exploration programs, * Developing lab testing programs, evaluation of site conditions, and * Development of foundation alternatives and identification of pertinent geotechnical aspects for Preliminary Design Reports. Final design tasks may include, but are not limited to: * 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. 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. 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 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 Fit - 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%-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 13.29% 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. Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time. 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. Thinking about applying? Research shows that people from historically excluded communities tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box in the posting. 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